Projecting Maximum Profit Endpoints of Australian Feedlot Cattle – Phase 1

⁠⁠⁠Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) in consultation with the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is seeking applications from individuals, organisations or project teams with the capability to develop a system to predict feedlot cattle growth and carcase composition, to project maximum profit endpoints of Australian feedlot cattle. MLA invites suitably qualified applicants for Phase 1 of the project.

Terms of reference

Proposals must be lodged electronically as Word document to: applications@mla.com.au

MLA Preliminary Applications must be received by Thursday 5th October, 2017 at 5pm (Queensland time). Strict adherence to the time deadline for applications will occur.

Preliminary applications will be reviewed by Meat & Livestock Australia, and selection of the successful proposal will be based on assessment against the following criteria:

* Background of Proposed work
* Outputs, outcomes and impacts of the project
* Quality of Brief Project Design and Methods to achieve project objectives
* Quality of Preliminary Budget
* Value for Money of Preliminary Budget
* Delivery Timeline

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Joseph McMeniman
Feedlot Project Manager
Research Development and Innovation
T: 0447 264 341
E: jmcmeniman@mla.com.au