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Comparative Analysis of Slaughter Age Reduction for Beef Cattle and Its Effects on Productivity and Emissions

Awarded 23 Jan 2023

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Awarded23 Jan 2023
Value£45,390.90
SupplierSRUC
AgencyDefra
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 3y 4mo ago6mo term
Awarded 23 Jan 2023Expired 13 July 2023

Defra awarded a contract to SRUC for a comparative analysis of the factors affecting slaughter age in beef cattle, under the RDE framework.

The contract, valued at AUD 45,390.9, focuses on reviewing the possibilities of reducing slaughter age and the subsequent effects on productivity and emissions.

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