IN BRIEF Rounding up the Reproduction in latest research R&D spotlight MLA is supporting improved performance M LA’s latest R&D Round‑Up includes new and profitability of sheep e-newsletter, summaries which provide a producers, with a new research and R&D Round‑Up, snapshot of projects, with adoption collaboration to improve presents a short, sharp links to dig deeper: flock reproductive performance. look at the latest research The Sheep Reproduction Strategic and development (R&D) Partnership (SRSP) was recently outcomes for the red A short summary of the established to help producers profitably meat industry. project to set the scene and sustainably increase lamb The monthly e-newsletter production through increased weaning summarises technical projects rates and decreased mortality. in an easy-to-read format, so At‑a‑glance outline of The SRSP will: readers can stay up-to-date with the project’s objectives • bring industry organisations together new ways to improve business to collaborate on research profitability and productivity. The main findings from • develop larger, long-term programs Information in the newsletter is balancing investment across research, grouped by species to help easily the research development and adoption rather than navigate the content. Readers stand-alone projects have the option of how much How the project findings • deliver greater benefits for the industry information they want to receive. by working towards a common goal. will benefit the red meat Only got three seconds? There’s and livestock industry This approach will support producers a quick introduction which to successfully implement practical highlights a key finding. If you’ve solutions to improve reproductive got three minutes spare, the What else MLA is doing performance and weaning rates, as well project overview summarises the in this area as animal health and welfare. project, outcomes and resources. For information-hungry readers, The SRSP uses existing MLA structures, there’s an option to spend including the Red Meat Panel, which more time reading the entire What new research is makes recommendations to MLA on R&D report. ■ needed to fill the gaps investment priorities as part of the regional consultation and investment call process. Stay up‑to‑date with all the latest red meat R&D by Links to publications and Michael Crowley subscribing at: other relevant resources mcrowley@mla.com.au mla.com.au/rd‑round‑up R&D Round-Up A summary of MLA’s latest R&D reports Subscribe to mla.com.au/rd-round-up new updates 10