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
Fields of research
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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2011
Conference Publication
Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 1. Management.
McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry, Smith, David, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 1. Management.. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Esplande, Darwin, Australia, 3–4 August 2011. Park Ridge, Qld., Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
2011
Conference Publication
Predicting pregnancy rates from pre-calving body condition score of first-lactation Brahmans
Schatz, Tim, McCosker, Kieren, Fordyce, Geoffry and McGowan, Michael (2011). Predicting pregnancy rates from pre-calving body condition score of first-lactation Brahmans. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
2011
Conference Publication
Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 4. Vaccination to control reproductive loss
McCosker, Kieren, Butler, Sophia, Smith, David, Fordyce, Geoffry, Burns, Brian, Jephcott, Sandi and McGowan, Michael (2011). Survey of selected north Australian beef breeding herds. 4. Vaccination to control reproductive loss. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Darwin, NT, Australia, 3-4 August 2011. Park Ridge, QLD, Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council.
2010
Journal Article
Morbidity, mortality and body weight gain of surgically spayed, yearling Brahman heifers
McCosker, K., Letchford, P., Petherick, J. C., Meyer, D. and McGowan, M. (2010). Morbidity, mortality and body weight gain of surgically spayed, yearling Brahman heifers. Australian Veterinary Journal, 88 (12), 497-503. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2010.00646.x
2009
Other Outputs
Evaluation of the impact on animal welfare of various manipulative and surgical procedures performed on the reproductive tract of female cattle in the northern beef industry
McCosker, K., Peterick, C., Mayer, D., Venus, B., Letchford, P. and McGowan, M. (2009). Evaluation of the impact on animal welfare of various manipulative and surgical procedures performed on the reproductive tract of female cattle in the northern beef industry. Final Report North Sydney, NSW, Australia: Meat and Livestock Australia.
2007
Conference Publication
Optimal pasture utilisation rates for sustainable cattle production with a commercial Brahman herd in the Victoria River Downs region of the Northern Territory
Cowley, Robyn A., McCosker, Kieren D., MacDonald, Robert N. and Hearnden, Mark N. (2007). Optimal pasture utilisation rates for sustainable cattle production with a commercial Brahman herd in the Victoria River Downs region of the Northern Territory. Northern Beef Research Update Conference, Townsville, QLD Australia, 21-22 March 2007. Brisbane, QLD Australia: North Australian Beef Research Council.
2003
Journal Article
The development of a novel method to estimate microbial protein production in grazing Brahman crossbred cattle
Bowen, M. K., McCosker, K., McLennan, S. R. and Poppi, D. P. (2003). The development of a novel method to estimate microbial protein production in grazing Brahman crossbred cattle. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 3, 365-367.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Dr Kieren McCosker is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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Master Philosophy
The investigation of the use of odour-detection dogs for non-invasive pregnancy diagnosis in cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andres Gambini, Associate Professor Gry Boe-Hansen
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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
Enhancing Dairy Pasture Management: Evaluating Warm Season Perennial Species and Grazing Practices on Milk Production and Composition of Lactating Cows
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shane Campbell
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrating conservation with production in Queensland grazing landscapes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Martine Maron
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Doctor Philosophy
Effect of Analgesia and Haemostasis on Beef Calves during dehorning in Northern Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Alan Tilbrook
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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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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
Understanding body temperature regulation in grazing cattle and the effects on production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Angela Lees
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