Save Research project Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG account today. Sign up Sign in Pork Multiple technology areas Automation Consumer health Research project Standardised antimicrobial testing One of the key steps in controlling and managing bacterial infections in animals is by accurate identification of infections, and … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 31 May 2017 - 28 Jun 2018 Research organisation Murdoch University
Save Research project Pork Novel ingredients Research project To investigate the practicalities and regulatory requirements of utilising food waste as a feed source for pigs High quality ingredients are fed to pigs and contribute a significant amount to the cost of production. Each year, Australians … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 16 May 2017 - 16 Oct 2017 Research organisation GHD Pty Ltd
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Fast-tracking new struvite separation technology adoption - industry feasibility review of the technology Currently, manure use as a fertiliser can be limited by high transportation costs, and perceived environmental concerns. There is potential … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Identification of genetic factors affecting tail biting in pigs Tail biting is a behaviour in pigs that leads to considerable pain, injury and in severe cases mortality in victims … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Apr 2017 - 1 Jul 2018 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Pork Input management Research project Retrospective analyses of retained PGLP sorghum samples The primary objective was to analyse retained PGLP sorghum samples for selected parameters that are believed to negatively influence energy … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 24 Mar 2017 - 9 Nov 2018 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Guidelines for fostering - getting the 'one per centers' right Pre-weaning mortality is the major cause of production loss in the farrowing area with around 80 per cent of piglet losses … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Mar 2017 - 1 Aug 2017 Research organisation SunPork
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Anaerobic pond sludge profiling and trigger point determination The accumulation of sludge in anaerobic effluent treatment ponds used at the majority of Australian piggeries has proved to be … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 13 Feb 2017 - 7 May 2019 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Strategic evaluation of opportunities and R&D needs for water management in piggeries Australian pork industry has long been committed to environmentally sustainable production. The pork industry has already adopted significant water savings … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 2 Jan 2017 - 15 Sep 2017 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Measurement of heat stress response in pigs using an in-vitro model The objective of this project was to develop a simple in-vitro test which could be used to obtain a phenotype … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 31 May 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Pork Processing & packaging Research project Predicting the eating quality of pork Reducing the variability in eating quality of Australian fresh pork remains a significant issue which needs to be addressed to … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 1 Dec 2017 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Alleviating seasonal infertility and increasing the female:male ratio in litters by manipulating dietary intake of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids This project was designed to explore whether feeding sows with different levels of linoleic acid (LA) and α-linoleic acid (LNA) … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Dec 2016 - 28 May 2018 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Effect of maternal supplementation with creatine and caffeine prior to farrowing on piglet growth and survival: a commerical study Sub-optimal pre-weaning survival significantly reduces the efficiency and profitability of the Australian, (and global) pig industry, and yet, very little … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Dec 2016 - 20 Feb 2018 Research organisation The University of Adelaide (UA)
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Better nutrient management on pig farms: a guide for interpreting soil and by-product analyses The Australian pork industry needs to operate in a sustainable manner that minimises negative impacts and maximises benefits to surrounding … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Development of New Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) Methods for the Pork Industry The Emission Reduction Fund (ERF) is a voluntary incentive scheme that enables producers to generate revenue by reducing greenhouse gases (… Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 Research organisation Integrity Ag
Save Research project Pork Input management Research project Optimising particle size distribution for grains and protein sources Grain processing and particle size is one of the biggest factors affecting how efficient pigs are in utilising the grains … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 1 Jan 2016 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Save Research project Multiple industries Dairy Pork Research project Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock farming through virtual herding technology This project aims to evaluate the on-farm application of virtual fencing and herding technology, demonstrate its implementation and extend its … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 31 Dec 2022 Research organisations Australian Pork (APL), Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Dairy Australia, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney (USYD), University of New England (UNE)
Save Research project Pork Indoor agriculture Research project Effect of novel photoperiod regimes on stimulating weaner performance The reduced feed intake of pigs immediately post-weaning is a serious issue in pork production systems. Despite a plethora of … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 Research organisation Rivalea Australia
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Amino acid balance and appetition in weaned pigs It is a common practice for producers to include excess levels of some amino acids in pig diets to minimise … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 30 Jun 2016 - 7 Apr 2021
Save Research project Pork Animal technology Research project Veterinary Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines - Pigs Increased use of antimicrobials can result in resistance issues, which can reduce the effectiveness of antimicrobials in animal production, but … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 13 Jun 2016 - 10 Dec 2018 Research organisations Australian Veterinarians Association, Australian Pig Veterinarians
Save Research project Pork Processing & packaging Research project Rural R&D for Profit Program: Enhancing supply chain profitability throug reporting and ultisation of peri-mortem information by livestock producers (Health for Wealth) Health for Wealth is a program of work supported through the Australian government's Rural R&D for Profilt Program. … Funded by Australian Pork (APL) Project date 1 Jun 2016 - 1 Mar 2022