Exploring the commercial potential of sheep milk

University of Western Australia

  • Project code: PRJ-000454

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Wednesday, September 1, 2004

  • Project completion date: Friday, May 30, 2008

  • National Priority: NAP-Provide new and developing animal industries with regular and up-to-date market assessments

Program

New and Emerging Animal Industries

Research Organisation

University of Western Australia

Objective Summary

Developing feeding strategies to increase the health benefits of sheep milk products to that these products can be commercialised for their health benefits as well as their superior qualities. Researching on the commercial potential of sheep dairy products for the domestic and export markets. Investigating the suitability of behavioural tests to select dairy ewes based on their temperament.