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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBeef InFocus, managed correctly, produces meat that\u2019s comparable to straight beef, according to Matt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe research has been done- it\u2019s proven, but the next step for the Australian dairy industry is to develop a specialised supply chain – with scale – so Australian consumers can benefit from cost-effective and environmentally friendly beef,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDairy-beef offers a solution to the dairy bobby calf challenge and the beef industry issue of supply consistency in the face of global warming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A report by carbon accounting and research firm Integrity Ag and Environment investigating the possibility of low carbon beef found the carbon footprint of Beef InFocus was 6.1-7.1 kg CO2-e kg liveweight (LW) sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is up to 4.4 CO2-e kg LW-1 less than the national average for feedlot finished beef-bred cattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The flexibility of dairy-beef and the fact it fits many different customers and markets underpins its demand according to Meat and Beef Scientist and founder of the specialist dairy-beef supply chain business Legendairy Beef Dr Michael Campbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His business manages dairy-beef, such as ABS Beef InFocus, from animal genetics and logistics through to processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Campbell said dairy-beef is a quality product and should be treated as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn my previous life, at Charles Sturt University, the research showed the meat from dairy and dairy-infused animals was comparable or higher quality than beef,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow, in my commercial role with Legendairy Beef we\u2019ve had success with early slaughters of young cattle, 16-months-old, achieving marble scores 5, 6 and 8. Every other meat quality marker either hit or exceeded the processors\u2019 grid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n