Evaluation of captive-bolt devices for the stunning of kangaroo young
The best practice for commercial harvesting of kangaroos is outlined in the 2020 National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies...
34 pages
Published: 10 Aug 2005
Author(s): Kelly, John, Consultancy, Lenah
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RIRDC’s New Animal Products program aims to accelerate the development of viable new animal industries in Australia. There are more than 40 prospective and emerging animal-based industries for which RIRDC receives research proposals or inquiries regarding R&D funding. The annual value of livestock and products traded from these industries exceeds $200 million with approximately 50 per cent traded on export markets. RIRDC has funded projects covering a broad spectrum of species and their products, such as skin, milk and meat. Projects are increasingly covering R&D across the value-added chain. For the very small industries, initial R&D is directed towards feasibility studies and the development of a business plan. Funding continues on the commercialisation of native and feral animal products where enhancement of the environment and biodiversity are not threatened. RIRDC supports R&D in the kangaroo, emu and crocodile industries, as well as gamebirds, rabbit, ostrich, dairy goats and silk production.