Overview
Background
Kieren McCosker has expertise in tropical beef production. Kieren completed an Agriculture Science - Animal Science degree (University of Queensland) and later a PhD (School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland) deteriming the factors associated with reproductive performance in northern Australia beef cows, otherwise known as the Cash Cow project while working in the Agriculture Division of the Northern Territory Government's Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. In 2021, Kieren commenced working with the Centre of Animal Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture, Food and Innovation and comes with approximately 20 years of experience investigating production issues across many facets of the northern beef production system and south-east Asia. Some of his current projects examine the impact of shade and paddock infrastructure on calf mortality, and utilising remote technologies to remotely detect key production events, such as calving and associated maternal behaviours.
Availability
- Dr Kieren McCosker is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, Australian Association of Animal Sciences, Australian Association of Animal Sciences
Works
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2024
Conference Publication
Measuring HSP in tail hair as an alternative method to assess heat stress in cattle
McCosker, Kieren, Cavallaro, Tony, Lees, Angela, Sammes, Stephanie, McGowan, Michael, Gaughan, John and Ross, Elizabeth (2024). Measuring HSP in tail hair as an alternative method to assess heat stress in cattle. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2024
Conference Publication
Paddock Power: Assessing the impact of paddock characteristics on reproductive wastage in cattle using a commercial dataset
Fordyce, E.G., Walsh, D., Jenner, D. and McCosker, K. (2024). Paddock Power: Assessing the impact of paddock characteristics on reproductive wastage in cattle using a commercial dataset. Joint AAAP & AAAS Animal Production Congress 2024, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 9-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2024
Conference Publication
Paddock Power: Assessment of paddock area and distance-to-water effects on likelihood of P4M in beef cows?
McCosker, Kieren, Walsh, Dionne, Jenner, Dale, Pettit, Caroline and Pearson, Christine (2024). Paddock Power: Assessment of paddock area and distance-to-water effects on likelihood of P4M in beef cows?. Joint AAAP & AAAS Animal Production Congress 2024, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 9-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD Australia: Australian Society of Animal Production.
2024
Conference Publication
The relationship between δ15N in tail hair, reproductive performance and total annual liveweight production of heifers over one calving season
Eyre, Karen, Gwynne, Sarah, Somerset, Gemma, McCosker, Kieren and Prada e Silva, Luis (2024). The relationship between δ15N in tail hair, reproductive performance and total annual liveweight production of heifers over one calving season. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.
2024
Conference Publication
Detecting beef cattle behaviours that may impact supplement intake variation through agricultural technologies
Freitas-Kirk, Tamara, Eyre, Karen E., McCosker, Kieren D. and Prada e Silva, Luis (2024). Detecting beef cattle behaviours that may impact supplement intake variation through agricultural technologies. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.
2024
Conference Publication
Using the Iberia heat tolerance test to identify heat tolerance in Droughtmaster cows
Pryor, Pippa J., Gaughan, John B., Nahdliah, Nungki L., McCosker, Kieren D. and Lees, Angela M. (2024). Using the Iberia heat tolerance test to identify heat tolerance in Droughtmaster cows. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.
2024
Conference Publication
Small holder Bali cattle performance under palm-cow integration in intensive or semi-intensive management system
Kusumaningrum, Diana Andrianita, Yulistiani, Dwi, Widiawati, Yeni, Sutedi, Endang, Karman, Joni and McCosker, Kieren (2024). Small holder Bali cattle performance under palm-cow integration in intensive or semi-intensive management system. 1st International Conference on Food and Agricultural Sciences (ICFAS) 2022, Bogor, Indonesia, 24–25 November 2022. Melville, NY, United States: AIP Publishing. doi: 10.1063/5.0184227
2024
Conference Publication
Developing a sensor-based behavioural indicator for heat stress in extensive beef cattle grazing systems
Chang, Anita Z., Trotter, Mark G., Williams, Thomas M., Lees, Angela M., Gaughan, John B., Silva, Luis F.P., McCosker, Kieren D., Reid, Jonathan S., Macor, Justin P., Schatz, Tim, Pearson, Christie A. and Colusso, Patricia I. (2024). Developing a sensor-based behavioural indicator for heat stress in extensive beef cattle grazing systems. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.
2024
Conference Publication
Modeling Climate Change Impacts on Cattle Behavior Using Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Pathway to Adaptive Livestock Management
Eckhardt, Regina, Arablouei, Reza, McCosker, Kieren and Bernhardt, Heinz (2024). Modeling Climate Change Impacts on Cattle Behavior Using Generative Artificial Intelligence: A Pathway to Adaptive Livestock Management. St. Joseph, MI: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. doi: 10.13031/aim.202400377
2024
Conference Publication
The impact of pasture quality on the response to prepartum supplementation of cattle
Gwynne, Sarah, Somerset, Gemma, Eyre, Karen, McCosker, Kieren and Prada e Silva, Luis (2024). The impact of pasture quality on the response to prepartum supplementation of cattle. 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences and the 20th Asian - Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-12 July 2024. Toowong, QLD, Australia: Australian Association of Animal Sciences.
2024
Other Outputs
Reducing calf loss from exposure
McCosker, Kieren (2024). Reducing calf loss from exposure. Final Report Sydney, NSW, Australia: Meat and Livestock Australia.
2023
Conference Publication
The effect of collection method on post-thaw bull semen quality
Fordyce, E. and McCosker, K.D. (2023). The effect of collection method on post-thaw bull semen quality. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
The Sweet Spot: Impact of pasture utilisation on the fertility of female cattle
McCosker, K.D., Cowley, R.A., Whish, G., Materne, C., Pettit, C.L., Carter, J.O., Mayer, D.G., Halloway, C., Pahl, L.I. and Wirf, B.J. (2023). The Sweet Spot: Impact of pasture utilisation on the fertility of female cattle. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Calf Alive: Attendance of study animals at walkoverweigh and autodrafting
Somerset, Gemma, McCosker, Kieren, Eyre, Karen, Campbell, Joanne and Prada e Silva, Luis (2023). Calf Alive: Attendance of study animals at walkoverweigh and autodrafting. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
The impact of prepartum supplementation on the liveweight of cows
Prada e Silva, Luis, Schatz, Tim, McCosker, Kieren, Glasson, Georgia, Fordyce, Eleanor, Somerset, Gemma and Eyre, Karen (2023). The impact of prepartum supplementation on the liveweight of cows. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Effectiveness of providing paddock-shade shelters at reducing the occurrence of calf loss in the relatively treeless Mitchell grass plains of the Barkly Tableland, NT
McCosker, Kieren (2023). Effectiveness of providing paddock-shade shelters at reducing the occurrence of calf loss in the relatively treeless Mitchell grass plains of the Barkly Tableland, NT. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Development of an Australian Trichomoniasis Vaccine
Tabor, Ala, Boe-Hansen, Gry, McGowan, Michael, McCosker, Kieren and Cavallaro, Tony (2023). Development of an Australian Trichomoniasis Vaccine. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
‘uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle
McCosker, K., Bishop-Hurley, G., Arablouei, R., Bender, R., Glasson, G. and McGowan, M. (2023). ‘uSuckled’: Detection of maternal behaviours associated with suckling in beef cattle. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Calf Alive: Agreement between interpolated and measured weekly rainfall and temperature humidity index (THI)
Somerset, Gemma, McCosker, Kieren, Eyre, Karen, Campbell, Joanne and Prada e Silva, Luis (2023). Calf Alive: Agreement between interpolated and measured weekly rainfall and temperature humidity index (THI). Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Modelling SchMOOodelling – What’s grass got to do with it? Getting the most out of your animal production datasets
Cowley, R.A., Whish, G., Materne, C., Pettit, C.L., McCosker, K.D., Carter, J.O., Mayer, D.G., Holloway, C., Pahl, L.I. and Wirf, B.J. (2023). Modelling SchMOOodelling – What’s grass got to do with it? Getting the most out of your animal production datasets. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 22-25 August 2023.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Ability of on-animal sensors to estimate individual intake of supplements in beef cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sarah Meale, Associate Professor Luis Prada e Silva
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Doctor Philosophy
PhD Analgesia and Haemostasis to achieve high standards of beef calf welfare in northern Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Tilbrook
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Doctor Philosophy
Reducing methane emissions and improving profitability in Northern Australian beef
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ben Hayes
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding body temperature regulation in grazing cattle and the effects on production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Gaughan, Dr Angela Lees
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