HCC is involved in cutting edge research which benefits the Welsh livestock and meat production industry.
Our current project portfolio includes projects on grassland management, animal health and genetics.
HCC also supports postgraduate studentships linked to industry research projects.
Projects and Programmes
Learn more about what we do
In 2018, HCC was awarded funding for a major 5-year strategic initiative – The Red Meat Development Programme
This programme aimed to equip the red meat sector for the future; promoting efficiency, profitability and sustainability throughout the supply chain, and ensuring a high-quality traceable product that future consumers will want.
It will consisted of three strategically important projects: Stoc+, the Hill Ram Scheme and Welsh Lamb Meat Quality which focus on animal health, genetics and meat-eating quality.
Red Meat Development Programme Projects
Red Meat Development Programme
Stoc+
Working with farmers and vets to promote proactive flock and herd health management, to help Wales lead the world in animal welfare, sustainability and efficiency.
Hill Ram Scheme
Investing in Welsh upland farming and the rural economy which depends on it by applying the latest breeding technology and performance recording in the hill sheep sector.
