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Producing Better Beef

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Graziers are now able to identify cattle that will deliver more tender, juicier meat without having to slaughter animals to test for tenderness.

Other details at http://www.csiro.au/pubgenesite/research/animals/betterBeef.htm

Revealing the future performance of your cattle herd, years ahead of time

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The technology that would bring this revolution to life has already been developed; what Beef CRC scientists are about to test is whether it can become a commercial tool for the Australian beef industry.

Other details at http://www.beef.crc.org.au/?flashver=9.0.28

21st Century Cattle - environmentally friendly and fuel efficient

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Beef Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) is on the hunt for fuel efficiency.cattle which eat less and give off fewer gases.

Other details at http://www.beef.crc.org.au/?flashver=9.0.28

Beef technology receives national recognition

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A beef industry program that borrows principles from the Japanese car manufacturing industry to help producers and processors to adopt new technology has been awarded the 2007 Co-operative Research Centre Association's Excellence in Innovation Award.

Other details at http://www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2006/s1927026.htm

Technology's Gifts

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Through a combination of research, technology and innovation, the U.S. beef cattle industry has increased beef production per head of cattle by more than 80%.

Other details at http://beef-mag.com/mag/beef_technologys_gifts/index.html

Cow-free Beef Proposed | LiveScience

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Scientists have proposed two new techniques for growing meat in a lab by a process that could one day make beef cows obsolete. Don't toss out those beef steaks just yet, however. The technology is in its infant stages and it is not clear whether large-scale production will work.

Other details at http://www.livescience.com/technology/050707_lab_meat.html

Growth Enhancement Technology

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Technology improves the efficiency of beef production, reduces the cost of production, improves the health and well-being of beef cattle and contributes to maintaining the availability of beef. It has a significant impact on the overall consistency, quality and wholesomeness of beef, all of which lead to providing the consumer with a consistent supply of beef at an affordable price.

Other details at http://www.beeftechnologies.com/

Beef breeding technologies - 3. Marker assisted selection

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This is the third in a series of six DPI&F Notes outlining beef breeding technologies. It discusses genetic selection, importance of the genetic marker.Current estimation of breeding value is based on phenotypic information only. The advent of molecular markers allows determination of actual genotype at specific gene loci.

Other details at http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/beef/2240.html

The feed below is the RSS Technology Feed - courtesy of the Courier Mail - displayed through a Reader.

iPhone's ring of success

published on Fri, 16 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

WHETHER you think it is the ultimate geek gadget or the most over-hyped device in history, the iPhone is certain to shake up the domestic mobile market.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23708720-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Hacker shuts down government

published on Thu, 15 May 2008 22:20:00 GMT

AN EXPERT hacker allegedly shut down the Northern Territory Government computer system and deleted employees' identities, a Darwin court heard.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23707504-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Spammers to pay MySpace $247m

published on Wed, 14 May 2008 23:36:00 GMT

A US judge has ordered a pair of accused spammers to pay MySpace about $US230 million ($247m) in what could be a record-setting punishment for such internet abuses.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23701798-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Say happy birthday to iMac

published on Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

MacChat: It was the birth of an iCon. Ten years ago this month, Apple unveiled the first iMac, marking a turning point not only for Apple but for the industry at large.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23690751-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

eBay rules turn users off

published on Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Forcing members to pay extra fees may prompt an exodus from eBay.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23690645-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Optus to sell iPhones

published on Mon, 12 May 2008 06:27:00 GMT

OPTUS will sell Apple's iPhone when it is released in Australia later this year after confirming one of the worst-kept secrets in telecommunications.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23684776-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Workers at risk of email snoops

published on Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

WORKER should get national protection from new laws that will monitor emails for terrorist threats, so the checks don't invade basic privacy, an IT agency says.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23684762-8362,00.html?from=public_rss

Violent games OK for boys

published on Fri, 09 May 2008 03:40:00 GMT

BOYS who don't play videogames at all are at greater risk of getting into trouble than those who play violent games sometimes, two Harvard psychologists say.

Other details at http://couriermail.news.com.au/story/0,20797,23670455-8362,00.html?from=public_rss