Determining factors contributing to success or failure of electronic identification (eID) tag retention in the Australian goat industry

⁠⁠⁠MLA is seeking full applications from individuals, organisations or project teams with the capability to investigate factors that contribute to the success or failure of eID tag retention in goat ears across properties, environments and production systems. The outcomes from this project will maximise the benefits of Australia’s traceability tools in terms of logistics efficiencies and improved information flow regarding provenance, biosecurity, animal welfare and sustainability.

Note: This project is funded through the Australian Government Livestock and Animal Traceability Development, Implementation and Improvement grant program. Prospective project teams will be required to deliver activities in line with a prescribed Activity Workplan.

Deadline for submissions

Full proposals must be received by MLA before 5.00pm AEDT on Friday 28 February 2025. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Request for Tender

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

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

Further information

If you have questions about this project call, contact:

Dr Daniel Forwood

Project Manager – Sheep and Goat Productivity

Phone: 0457 477 537

Email: dforwood@mla.com.au