Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking Full Applications from individuals, organisations or project teams with the capability to identify and evaluate non-invasive weaning management strategies which reduce weaning stress in lambs and optimise the weaning process. This proposal will encompass research, development and adoption (RD&A) activities in the Sheep Productivity sector that achieve outcomes in line with the priorities of the Red Meat Panel.

Deadline for submissions

Full proposals must be received by MLA before 11.59pm AEST: 5.00pm AEDT on Wednesday 12th February 2025. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Use the preliminary proposal template available here, and submit proposals electronically to MLA at projectcall@mla.com.au

Applicants should carefully review this page and the MLA Project Funding Application Guidelines before completing their preliminary or detailed project application.

Request for Tender – Wean-a-lamb

Further information

If you have questions about these terms of reference, contact:

Dr Daniel Forwood

Project Manager – Sheep and Goat Productivity

Email: dforwood@mla.com.au

Currently, the Producer Investment Call is flexible, with MLA only calling for projects as funding becomes available and for specific high priority investment areas.