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Sustainable Sheep Production Research Contract Awarded to SAC Commercial Ltd

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£92,647.00
SupplierSAC Commercial Ltd
AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2020

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to SAC Commercial Ltd for the Sustainable Sheep Production (SusSheP) project, aimed at increasing the sustainability and profitability of European sheep production by addressing key industry-focused problems.

The project will establish genetic factors controlling ewe longevity under different sheep production systems and assess early life predictors of longevity.

It will also identify carbon and labour-efficient production systems to reduce labour input and carbon footprint per kg of output.

Additionally, SusSheP will investigate breed differences in cervical physiology and secretions to develop a more socially acceptable artificial insemination method.

The contract value is £92,647.

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