Assoc Prof Luis Prada e Silva
A SIMPLE test to select for nitrogen-efficient cattle is the outcome of years of research at The University of Queensland.
The test uses tail hair samples to identify an animal’s ability to recycle nitrogen, a unique evolutionary trait that effectively allows ruminants to produce extra protein.
Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva from UQ’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said the collaborative project with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Meat & Livestock Australia Donor Company had important…
