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Wallaby milk gives dairy the jump: 30 valuable components found
Examining the milk and lactation behaviour of Australia’s Tammar wallaby has led to identification of 30 micro-components in cows milk by researchers at the Dairy Cooperative Research Centre which will speed development of a range of high-value products.
Australia takes world dairy genetics lead for farming future- 28 October 2006
With a major genetics breakthrough, Australia has taken an international lead in the race to breed the world’s finest and most productive dairy cows with the aid of genetic finger-printing
Proposal for a new Dairy CRC submitted - September 2006
The Australian dairy industry, together with research and commercial organisations has submitted a full proposal to the Australian Government seeking a seven-year grant for a new Dairy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to undertake animal bioscience research for the industry.
Dairy industry in the running for CRC funding - June 2006
The Australian dairy industry has been invited to submit a full application to the Federal Government’s Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Program for continued funding of the Dairy CRC which undertakes bioscience research for the industry.
CRC breakthroughs in cow stem cell research announced at Dairy Science - February 2006
Dairy Cooperative Research Centre scientists have discovered new methods to isolate and maintain large numbers of bovine embryonic stem cells. This has many implications for the application of advanced breeding technologies in dairy cattle and other livestock.
My genes and cow genes - new web resource explains genetics to kids - 24 November 2005
Genetics shape life in the world around us - the colour of our eyes, the shade of our hair, and the characteristics of animals and plants. Genetic research will have a big impact in agriculture, health and other areas so understanding this area of science is vital. A new free, online resource explains the challenging, expanding world of genetics to Australian primary school children.
$300,000 towards commercialisation of milk bioactives - 16 November 2005
The Dairy CRC will receive $300,000 over three years from the Victorian Government to support commercially-focused projects in bioactives – the micro-components in milk that may have useful health-giving properties for humans and animals.
New technology speeds dairy marker application for Australian farmers - 9 November 2005
Australian dairy farmers are one step closer to accessing genetic markers for identification of desired traits in their cows and speeding genetic gain of the dairy herd, thanks to a collaborative agreement between the Dairy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and ParAllele BioScience, a United States biotech company that was recently acquired by Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX), to screen the DNA of more than 1500 elite Australian dairy bulls.
Farmers focus on future goals for biotechnology research - 7 October 2005
Representatives from across the dairy industry worked together on Monday, assisting the Dairy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to define goals for the future investment in animal biotechnology research for the industry as part of a process to seek renewed funding for the CRC in the 2006 funding round of the Federal Government’s CRC Program.
Farmers drive new bid for Dairy CRC funding - 9 September 2005
Farmers are working with scientists to seek continued Federal Government support for the Dairy CRC.
Eureka Prize for Dr Antonio Reverter - 12 August 2005
Science prize awarded for computer analysis of dairy genes.
Cow maps point the way to trait treasures - 1 July 2005
Scientists from the Dairy CRC have created an integrated 'map' of each cattle chromosome.
Echidna milk to reveal secrets to dairy - 4 April 2005
High-tech analysis of echidna milk will assist Dairy CRC scientists to discover new components.
Bovine genome will speed Dairy CRC research - 8 October 2004
Public release of the first draft of the bovine genome sequence is a critical milestone in the $53 million international effort to sequence and map bovine genes.
New web resource demystifies biotech - 28 September 2004
GenEd Web is a web-based resource to help secondary students understand biotechnology and related issues.
Setting industry biotechnology priorities - 26 August 2004
Representatives from all sectors of the dairy industry met with the Dairy CRC to review the CRC’s future directions and focus.
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