Dr David Rutley

Dr David Rutley

  • Research Interests

    The Red Meat Value Chain

    Quantifying Variation and Risk across the whole Value Chain

    Various aspects of the value chain

    • Creating Value from Food Waste
    • Consumer Sensory Acceptance
    • Saleable Meat and Retail Yield
    • Slaughter Peformance
    • Animal Welfare and Disease
    • Growth
    • Reproduction/Survival

     

  • Publications

    Book Chapters

    1. Thomas M. Banhazi, D. L. Rutley  2013  Factors influencing water temperature on farms and the effect of warm drinking water on pig growth. In Livestock Housing. Editors: A. Aland, T. Banhazi. Wageningen Academic Publishers, pp.147-159.
    2. Thomas M. Banhazi, D. L. Rutley  2013  Constructing better piggery buildings by identifying factors contributing to improved thermal control under hot climatic conditions. In Livestock Housing. Editors: A. Aland, T. Banhazi. Wageningen Academic Publishers, pp.237-257
    3. Kravchuk, O. and Rutley, D.L.,  2014.  Engaging Entry Level Researchers in Agriculture in Statistical Communication and Collaboration: Why? and How?  In Topics from Australian Conferences on Teaching Statistics (pp. 345-364). Springer New York.

    Journal Articles

    1.      Lloyd, J., Schröder, J., & Rutley, D. (2018). Trimming and production losses associated with bacterial arthritis in lambs presented to an abattoir in southern Australia. Animal Production Science, -. doi:https://doi.org/10.1071/AN17427

    2.      Lloyd, J., Yang, R., Kessell, A., Ryan, U., Schröder, J., & Rutley, D.  2017  Detection of Chlamydia pecorum in joints trimmed from ovine carcases with arthritis at an abattoir in southern Australia. Small Ruminant Research, 150, 80-86. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2017.03.007

    3.      Lloyd, J., Kessell, K., Barchia, I., Schröder, J., and Rutley, D.  2016  Docked tail length is a risk factor for bacterial arthritis in lambs.  Small Ruminant Research 144 17–22.

    4.      Banhazi, T.M., Rutley, D.L.  2012  Constructing better livestock buildings by identifying factors contributing to improved thermal control under hot climatic conditions.  In: Livestock housing: Modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals (pp. 217-25. Wageningen Academic Publishers.

    5.      Talafha, A.Q., Abutarbush, S.M. and Rutley, D.L.  2016  Epidemiologic status of equine viral arteritis, equine infectious anemia and glanders in Jordan.  J. Equine Vet. Sci. Vol. 42, Pp 52-56

    6.      Talafha, A.Q., Abutarbush, S.M. and Rutley, D.L.  2015  Seroprevalence and Potential Risk Factors Associated with Neospora spp. Infection among Asymptomatic Horses in Jordan.  Korean J Parasitol Vol. 53, No. 2: Pp. 163-167

    7.      Xiang, R., Estrella, C.A.S.,·Fitzsimmons, C.J.,·Kruk, Z,A., Thomsen, D.A., Rutley, D.L., Kind, K.L., Roberts, C.T. and Hiendleder, S.  2014  97 magnitude and specificity of effects of maternal and paternal genomes on the feto-placental unit.  Reproduction Fertility and Development 27(1):141. DOI:10.1071/RDv27n1Ab97

    8.      Xiang, R., A. M. C. Lee, T. Eindorf, A. Javadmanesh, M. Ghanipoor-Samami, M. Gugger, C. J. Fitzsimmons, Z. A. Kruk, W. S. Pitchford, A. J. Leviton, D. A. Thomsen, I. Beckman, G. I. Anderson, B. M. Burns, D. L. Rutley, C. J. Xian and S. Hiendleder 2014  Widespread Differential Maternal and Paternal Genome Effects on Fetal Bone Phenotype at Mid-Gestation.  Journal of Bone and Mineral Research: Online version, DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.2263.

    9.      Kruk, Z. A., Kim, H. J., Kim, Y. J., Rutley, D. L., Jung, S., Lee, S. K., and Jo, C. 2014. Combined Effects of High Pressure Processing and Addition of Soy Sauce and Olive Oil on Safety and Quality Characteristics of Chicken Breast Meat.  Aisan-Aust. J. Anim. Sci.  2014; 27(2):256-65. DOI:10.5713/ajas.2013.13417

    10.  Ruidong Xiang, Mani Ghanipoor-Samami, William H. Johns, Tanja Eindorf, David L. Rutley, Zbigniew A. Kruk, Carolyn J. Fitzsimmons, Dana A. Thomsen, Claire T. Roberts, Brian M. Burns, Gail I. Anderson, Paul L. Greenwood, Stefan Hiendleder 2013  Maternal and paternal genomes differentially affect myofibre characteristics and muscle weights of bovine fetuses at midgestation.  PLoS ONE 8: e53402.

    11.  Kirkwood, R.N., Turner, K.C. and Rutley, D.L.  2013 Effect of split weaning on sow ovulatory responses to injection of gonadotrophins during lactation.  Journal of Swine Health and Production.  Vol 21 (1), Pp. 42-44.

    12.  Murphy T., Cargill C., Rutley D., and Stott P.  2012  Pig-shed air polluted by α-haemolytic cocci and ammonia causes subclinical disease and production losses.  Veterinary Record.  http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/early/2012/06/14/vr.100413.full accessed 19/06/2012

    13.  Banhazi T.M., Scott P., Rutley D.L., Blanes-Vidal V. and Pitchford W.S.  2011  Air exchanges and indoor carbon dioxide concentration in Australian piggery buildings: effect of housing and management factors. Biosystems Engineering Vol. 110 No. 3, Pp. 272-279.

    14.  Kruk, Z. A., Yun, H., Rutley, D. L., Lee, E. J., Kim, Y. J. and Jo, C.  2011  The effect of high pressure on microbial population, meat quality and sensory characteristics of chicken breast fillet. Food Control.  Vol. 22, Pp 6-12.

    15.  Banhazi T.M., Rutley D.L. and Pitchford W.S.  2010  Validation and fine-tuning of a predictive model for air quality in livestock buildings. Biosystems Engineering Vol. 105, No. 3, Pp. 395-401.

    16.  Banhazi, T.M., Rutley, D.L., Parkin, B.J. and Lewis, B.  2009  Field evaluation of a prototype sensor for measuring feed disappearance in livestock buildings.  Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering.  Vol 7 No 1, Pp. 27-38

    17.  Banhazi T.M., J. Seedorf, M. Laffrique and D. L. Rutley  2008  Identification of the risk factors for high airborne particle concentrations in broiler buildings using statistical modelling. Biosystems Engineering Vol. 101, No. 1, Pp. 100-110.

    18.  Banhazi, T.M., Seedorf, J., Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2008  Identification of Risk Factors for Sub‐Optimal Housing Conditions in Australian Piggeries:  Part 1. Study Justification and Design.  Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health.  Vol. 14, No. 1, Pp. 5-20.

    19.  Banhazi, T.M., Seedorf, J., Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2008  Identification of Risk Factors for Sub‐Optimal Housing Conditions in Australian Piggeries:  Part 2. Airborne Pollutants.  Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health.  Vol. 14, No. 1, Pp. 21-39.

    20.  Banhazi, T.M., Seedorf, J., Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2008  Identification of Risk Factors for Sub‐Optimal Housing Conditions in Australian Piggeries:  Part 3. Environmental Parameters.  Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health.  Vol. 14, No. 1, Pp. 41-52.

    21.  Banhazi, T.M., Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2008  Identification of Risk Factors for Sub‐Optimal Housing Conditions in Australian Piggeries:  Part 4. Emission Factors and Study Recommendations.  Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health.  Vol. 14, No. 1, Pp. 53-69.

    22.  Geenty, K.G., Fleming, E.M., Rutley, D.L., and Kemp, D.R.  2006  Farm benchmarking - the next level.  International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science.  Vol. 54, No. 1, Pp.  1-9.

    23.  Pitchford, W.S., Mirzaei, H.M., Deland, M.P.B., Afolayan, R.A., Rutley, D.L., Verbyla, A.P.  2006  Variance components for birth and carcass traits of crossbred cattle. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture.  Vol. 46(2), Pp.225-231.

    24.  Rutley, D.L., Deland, M.P.B. and Pitchford, W.S.  2002  Adjustment of the Measurement of Beef Carcass Eye Muscle Area for Rib Site.  Animal Production in Australia.  Vol. 24, P. 347

    25.  Afolayan, R.A., Deland, M.P.B., Rutley, D.L., Bottema, C.D.K., Ewers A.L., Ponzoni, R.W. and Pitchford, W.S.  2002  Prediction of carcass meat, fat and bone yield across diverse cattle genotypes using live animal measurements.  Animal Production in Australia  Vol. 24, Pp. 3-16.

     

    Conference Papers

     

    1. Xiang R., Eindorf T., Gugger M., Fitzsimmons C., Kruk Z., Ghanipoor-Samami M., Thomsen D., Johns W., Roberts C., Greenwood P., Burns B., Anderson G., Rutley D. and Hiendleder S.  2013  Widespread differential maternal and paternal genome effects on bovine fetal muscle and bone development at midgestation.  Fetal and Neonatal Workshop of Australia and New Zealand.
    2. Brien, F.D., Rutley, D.L., Mortimer, S.I. and Hocking-Edwards, J.E. 2013  Genetic relationships between lamb survival and meat traits. Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics 20: 237-240.
    3. Smith, D.H., Jaensch, K.S., Rutley, D.L. and Brien, F.D.  2012  Observations on the Performance of Merino Ewes in an Accelerated Lambing System. Proceedings of the 29th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2-5 July 2012. p50.
    4. Smith, D.H.. Jaensch, K.S., Rutley, D.L. and Brien. F.D.  2012  Observations on the Performance of SAMM x Merino ewe lambs in an Accelerated Lambing System. Proceedings of the 29th Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2-5 July 2012. p60.
    5. C. Fitzsimmons, R. Feldmann, Z. Kruk, S. Truran, D. Lines, D. Rutley, and S. Hiendleder  2009  Maternal weight and P8 fat amount affects IGF2 expression in semitendinosus muscle tissue of the developing fetus.  Joint ADSA-CSAS-ASAS Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada.
    6. Kruk, Z.A., Yun, H.J., Rutley, D.L., Lee, E.J., Kim Y.J. and Jo C.  2009  The effect of High Pressure on Microbial Population and Sensory Characteristics of Chicken Meat.  Proc. Intern. Cong. Meat Sci. Tech. Vol. 55, Pp. 26- 30.
    7. Banhazi T.M., Rutley D.L., Dunn M.  2007  Using statistical modelling to improve the precision of image analysis based weight estimation.  In 'Manipulating Pig Production X'.  Brisbane, Australia. (Ed. J Paterson) p. 48. (Australasian Pig Science Association).
    8. Rutley, D.L., Pitchford, W.S. and Banhazi, T.M.  2007  Benefits of multi-factorial data modelling.  In Banhazi T. (Editor) Saunders C. (Editor).  Society for Engineering in Agriculture 2007 National Conference:  Agriculture and Engineering:  Challenge Today Technology Tomorrow, Canberra.  Pp. 63-68.
    9. Geenty, K.G., Flemming, E.M., Rutley, D.L. and Kemp, D.R.  2006  Farm benchmarking – The next level.  Wool Meets Meat tools for a modern sheep enterprise.  Proceedings of the 2006 Australian Sheep Industry Cooperative Research Centre Conference, Orange, Australia.
    10. Banhazi T.M., Rutley DL.. and Pitchford W.S.  2005  Identifying the key factors influencing air temperature variation in piggeries.  In 'Manipulating Pig Production X.'  Christchurch, New Zealand. (Ed. Paterson, J.E.) p. 249. (Australian Pig Science Association)
    11. Banhazi T.M., Rutley D.L. and Pitchford W.S.  2005  Identifying the key factors influencing bacteria concentrations in piggeries.  In 'Manipulating Pig Production X.'  Christchurch, New Zealand. (Ed. Paterson, J.E.) p. 250. (Australian Pig Science Association)
    12. Ewers, A.L., Deland, M.P.B., Pitchford, W.S., Rutley, D.L. and Ponzoni, R.W.  1999  Saleable beef yield and other carcass traits in progeny of Hereford cows mated to seven sire breeds.  Proc. Ass. Adv. Anim. Breed. Genet. Vol. 13, Pp.393-396.
    13. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1997  Feedlot data analysis:  repeatability of estimation of the value of vendors.  Proc. Ass. Adv. Anim. Breed. Genet. Vol. 12, pp. 382-385.
    14. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1997  Survival of crossbred calves:  effect of calf size at birth.  Proc. Ass. Adv. Anim. Breed. Genet. Vol. 12, pp. 194-197.
    15. Gardiner, D.J. and Rutley, D.L.  1996  A beef selection index to prevent dystocia.  XIX WBC, Edinburgh, Scotland.
    16. Gardiner. D.J. and Rutley, D.L.  1995  EBV restriction for optimal beef production.  Proc. Aust. Assoc. Anim. Breed. Genet.  Vol. 11, pp. 439-442.
    17. Rutley, D.L., Deland, M.P.B. and Pitchford, W.S.  1995  Crossbreeding beef cattle in southern Australia.  Proc. Aust. Assoc. Anim. Breed. Genet.  Vol. 11, pp. 151-153.

     

     

    Consulting Reports

    1. McKiernan, W., House, J., Alford, A., Pollock, K., Batten, R., Hollier, T., Purcell, D., Rutley, D., Gaden, B., Walace, C., McDade, T., Hitchin, P., Meahan, D., Hutchinson, P., Doughty, S., Gorman, M., and Quigley, J. 2011 Final Report: Solutions to Feedback, Livestock Data Link - MLA Project V.LDL.1004. February, 2011. Meat and Livestock Australia.
    2. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2008  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Vendor-Breed Comparison, 2007.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    3. Rutley, D.L.  2007  The Effect Of Stocking Rate On Gross Margin:  Southern Beef Group, NT.  Report to Phil Holmes, September 2007.
    4. Rutley, D.L.  2007  Sheep CRC Project 1.2.6:  Farm Benchmarking.  Report to The University of New England, June 2007.
    5. Rutley, D.L. 2007 Development of a continuous pricing function for Cargill's 100 Day Grain Fed specification. Report to MLA Project SBP.006V2 - Regional Beef Systems to meet Market Specifications. January, 2007.
    6. Rutley, D.L.  2006  Benchmarking Sheep Enterprises.  Report to The University of New England, June 2006.
    7. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2005  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Vendor-Breed Comparison, 2004.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    8. Fleming, E., Villano, R., Farrell, T., Fleming, P. and Rutley, D.  2005  Analysis of factors influencing the technical efficiency of wool production in selected benchmarking groups.  Report to the Sheep CRC, September 2005.
    9. Rutley, D.L. and Penfold, C.  2005  Compost Trial Plan:  for Viticulture, Onion and Potato Crops.  Report to Michell Pty. Ltd  July, 2005.
    10. Sackett, D. and Rutley, D.L.  2004  A Survey of Management Practices of Sheep in Droughtlots.  Prepared for Australian Wool Innovation, Project No 2004P12 by Holmes Sackett & Associates Pty. Ltd. 112 Fitzmaurice St, PO Box 5757, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
    11. Rutley, D.L. and Duffield, C.J.  2004  A Business Plan To Establish A Supply Chain and Wholesale Butchery Into Singapore.  Produced for Creative Channel Marketing (S) Pte. Ltd. by Kalperri Trading Pty. Ltd.
    12. Rutley, D.L. and Partington, D.  2004  Droughtlot Analysis:  Study of Sheep Feedlot Data.  BiomerticsSA, Project Report March 2011 / P12
    13. Rutley, D.L.  2003  The value in developing an abalone breeding program.  Southern Australian Seafoods
    14. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2003  Breed differences across years for beef enterprise profitability.  Holmes, Sackett and Associates.
    15. Rutley, D.L.  2003  Shed factors affecting air quality in poultry sheds.  Pig and Poultry Production Institute, SARDI.
    16. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2002  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor-breed comparison, 2001.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    17. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2001  The effect of breed on beef enterprise profitability.  Holmes, Sackett and Associates.
    18. Rutley, D.L.  2000  Shed factors affecting air temperature and humidity in piggeries.  Pig and Poultry Production Institute, SARDI.
    19. Rutley, D.L.  2000  Shed factors affecting air quality in piggeries.  Pig and Poultry Production Institute, SARDI.
    20. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2000  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor-breed comparison, 99.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    21. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  2000  Drivers of profitability of beef and wool sheep enterprises across southern Australia.  Holmes, Sackett and Associates.
    22. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1999  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor-breed comparison, 98.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    23. Ewers, A.L., Pitchford, W.S., Deland, M.P.B., Rutley, D.L. and Ponzoni, R.W.  1999  Breed differences and prediction equations for saleable beef yield across a broad range of genotypes.  Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability.  SARDI-University of Adelaide Collaborative Research Report.
    24. Rutley, D.L.  1998  Usefulness of the Charlton Feedlot Database for contemporary group comparisons.  Co-operative Research Centre for Sensor Signal and Information Processing.
    25. Rutley, D.L.  1998  Usefulness of the Charlton Feedlot Database for contemporary group comparisons.  Agriculture Victoria.
    26. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1997  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor-breed comparison, 97.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    27. Rutley, D.L., McKiernan, W.A., Deland, M.P.B. and Pitchford, W.S.  1996  Preliminary report:  Assessment of live cattle from the Southern Crossbreeding Project.
    28. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1996  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor comparison, 95.2.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    29. Rutley, D.L. and Pitchford, W.S.  1995  Rangers Valley animal data analysis vendor comparison.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    30. Rutley, D.L.  1994  Rangers Valley animal data preliminary investigation.  Rangers Valley Cattle Station Pty. Ltd.
    31. Matic R., Fischle A., Black I.D., Rutley D.L. and Carter P.A.  1991  Herbicide Screening Group;  1989 Report.  Technical report S.A. Dept. of Agric.
    32. Rutley D.L, Matic R, Maslen M.A. and Carter P.A.  1990  Herbicide Screening Group;  1988 Report.  Technical report S.A. Dept. of Agric.
    33. Black I.D. and Rutley D.L.  1990  Weed Control in Wheat:  Final report to the Wheat Research Council and Wheat Research Committee for S.A.  S.A. Dept. of Agric.
    34. Matic R., Rutley D.L. and Carter P.A.  1989  Weed Research Data Base  S.A. Dept. of Agric.

  • Professional Associations

    Member Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology
                                         Committee Member SA Branch

     

  • Professional Interests

    Quantifying Risks and Solutions for Value Chains

    Profit = Income less Costs

    Value = Profit less Risk

                Risks include economic, environmental and social risks

    1. Risks
          Consumer Perception   
          Customer Satisfaction
          Price Fluctuation
          Seasonal Availability
          Vendor Comparisons
          Performance Prediction
          Breeding Value Estimation
    2. Solutions
          Comparative Benchmarking
          Process Benchmarking
          Continuous Pricing
          Supply and Product Consistency
          Generalised Linear Mixed Models
              allowing combination of parameters across sectors
    3. Livestock Systems Studies
          Genetics
          Selection and Marketing
          Biological
    4. Precision Livestock Farming
    5. Statistical Quality Control

     

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Entry last updated: Wednesday, 19 May 2021