Established in ​2009

The Strategy is a component of the Commonwealth of Australia's National Primary Industries Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Framework to encourage greater collaboration and promote continuous improvement for investment in rural RD&E.
It is guided by a Steering Committee comprising representatives of Rural Research and Development Corporations, Universities and Governments.
The Strategy is Chaired by Professor Alan Tilbrook (Queensland Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation) who is also Strategy Champion together with Dr. David Beatty (Meat and Livestock Australia).

Our Role

The Strategy:

• Enhances collaboration and consolidation of livestock welfare RD&E;
• Provides a framework for the identification of high priority, cross-sectoral livestock welfare issues;
• Monitors the National capability to conduct Animal Welfare RD&E in order to develop strategies to address gaps in capability;

Industry Members

Research Members

Government Members

Observer Members