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Evidence Review of Novel Technologies and Practices for Sustainable Cattle Systems

Awarded 06 Mar 2023

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Awarded06 Mar 2023
Value£48,954.78
SupplierSRUC
AgencyDefra
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 3y 3mo ago5mo term
Awarded 6 Mar 2023Expired 23 July 2023

About

Defra awarded a contract to SRUC for an evidence review to assess emerging novel technologies and practices for cattle systems with a view to increasing sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The review covers dairy, beef, and mixed production, examining merits, trade-offs, and wider impacts, including compatibility and interactions of technologies.

Technologies considered include ultra-high health status promotion, disease monitoring tools (pedometers, GPS tags, drones, rumen monitoring), genetic enhancement for metabolic efficiency, rumen function modifiers, diet and nutrition adjustments, manure management techniques, methane capture and conversion, data management software, housing technology, sexed semen, and behavioural training.

The contract value is AUD 48,954.78.

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