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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)

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