Wool Consumer health Research project Optimised Fire Resistant Base Layer It is widely accepted that woollen garments have a range of fire resistance benefits. This investment sought to generate evidence … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 9 Nov 2017 - 30 Jun 2019
Wool Research project Sheep Ectoparasite Resistance Update The impact of insecticide resistance on blowflies is usually a reduction in the protection period provided by treatments rather than … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Nov 2017 - 1 Jul 2020 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Wool Research project Demonstration of a new method for WEC ASBVs This project investigated the use of a more sensitive worm egg count (WEC) method (using the Mini-FLOTAC technique) for Australian … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 2 Oct 2017 - 12 Dec 2020
Wool Research project Putting WormBoss into practice WormBoss is Australia's sheep worm control resource and is part of the ParaBoss group of products incorporating WormBoss, FlyBoss and … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 12 Sep 2017 - 1 Apr 2020 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Lifetime Ewe Management 7 This investment supports the Lifetime Ewe Management (LTEM) training program, which is a nationally accredited course involving groups of five … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jan 2020 Research organisation Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project The pathway to genetic gains This project identified ways to improve the number of lambs weaned through greater capture and use of reproduction information. This … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Nextgen Agri Limited
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Input management Research project RRD4P Dryland Legume Pasture Systems The project seeks to increase the adoption of novel legumes in the low and medium rainfall areas of southern Australia. … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Sep 2017 - 30 May 2022 Research organisation Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
Wool Research project New Chemicals for Sheep Blowfly Control Control of the sheep blowfly relies largely on the use of chemical insecticides applied as preventative treatments to protect against … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 31 Aug 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Wool Processing & packaging Research project Field testing and evaluation of sensor technology for wool bales The differences between the environment, surface and core bale temperature and humidity have implications for the prediction of foot and … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 4 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Department of Jobs Precincts and Regions (DJPR) [Vic]
Wool Research project MLPAO Pingelly wethers Stage 1 The objective of this project was to add value to the Merino Lifetime Productivity Project through extra measurement of wether … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 10 Apr 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Murdoch University
Wool Traceability Research project Wool LCA - Improving measurement CLSD This project supports AWI's Life Cycle Analysis Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The TAG functions as an expert advisory process for … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 6 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2021
Wool Processing & packaging Research project Wool LCA - The Impact of Change Management CLSD Life cycle assessment (LCA)-based rating tools developed for the apparel industry are used to promote a change in demand … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 6 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Metabolic Disorders In Pregnant Ewes Lamb mortality in Australian sheep flocks averages 20 to 30%, and reducing these levels is a priority for the industry. Ewes often … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project P-Efficient Pastures- Del. High N & Water Phosphorus (P) is the primary nutrient input that drives legume growth and nitrogen fixation in the pastures of southern Australia. … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Nov 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Displacement of the Merino ewe Less than 30% of ewe lambs born in the short to medium term are expected to be pure Merinos which represents … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 19 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Agriculture Victoria
Wool Research project Rabbits Research and Development Rabbits are Australian agriculture’s most costly vertebrate pest animal. Research has led to biocontrol programs which have been extremely … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 22 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 Research organisation Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
Wool Consumer health Research project Atopic Dermatitis Study # Forefront Wool clothing may be perceived as a poor choice for use by individuals with sensitive skin or atopic dermatitis (eczema). … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2019
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Nutritional manipulation of sex ratio This project explored the ability to influence the sex ratio of lambs by manipulating maternal nutrition around the time of … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2020 Research organisation New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project Improving lamb survival by optimising lambing density Lamb mortalities represent a major source of reproductive wastage and are estimated to cost the Australian sheep industry more than $1… Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jun 2016 - 30 Sep 2018 Research organisation Agriculture Victoria
Wool Research project PARABOSS #PHASE II ParaBoss is the national resource for sheep parasite control in Australia, responsible for the development and delivery of national best … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 9 May 2016 - 30 Jun 2021 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)