Save Story Want to save opportunities and organisations? Register for a growAG. account today. Sign up Sign in Story Award-winning animal health microchip technology ready for commercial trial VetChip is setting a new standard in animal healthcare through revolutionary biosensor technology. The easily implantable chip monitors the vital signs of animals big and small, providing real-time information to pet owners, farmers, vets and researchers that can be used to prevent illness and improve quality of life. Expressions of interest for their Series A funding round are now open. Author Tim Vetter Published Thursday, 24 August 2023
Multiple industries Game Other rural industries Poultry Research project Develop a Biosecurity Manual for the Ratite Program To help the ratite (emu and ostrich) industry to reduce and manage biosecurity risks, there is a need for a … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 17 Feb 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 Research organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA)
Animal technology Research project National Animal Biosecurity RD&E Strategy Implementation Project Good biosecurity practices are essential to support the sustainability of Australia’s livestock industries. The aim of the National … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 12 Jan 2015 - 10 Jun 2019 Research organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA)
Cross industry Data and AI Research project Virtual Fencing for cropping and weed management Virtual fencing provides the opportunity to maximise animal production, maintain sustainable crop and pasture grazing pressure and control weeds through … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 20 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Multiple industries Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries Research project 2018 marketing symposium to showcase innovative communication methods There remains a strong need for seafood producers (fishers and farmers) to understand current seafood market, supply chain and advances … Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 28 May 2018 - 25 Oct 2018
Cross industry Machinery & hardware Research project Annan, Endeavour and Normanby Catchment's Community, Producer Technology Uptake-Building Drought Resilience This project will provide all land managers and producers the ongoing support for the cutting edge innovation needed to manage … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 12 Dec 2021 - 18 Jan 2023 Research organisation Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Incorporated
Multiple industries Other rural industries Sheep & lamb Wool Research project ParaBoss Communication Activities Through in-kind contribution from Animal Health Australia, will deliver electronic communications services for Para Boss in collaboration with UNE staff. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Dec 2021 Research organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Automation Traceability Research project Primal Proof of Load RFID On-Site (Stage 2) Trials - Improved Traceability and Quality Control for Meat Products Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology provides the opportunity to accurately track and monitor individual sheep and cattle from farm to … Funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) Project date 8 Feb 2021 - 29 Jun 2021
Dairy Research project DairyBio Animals The proposed animal program is built on feedback from farmers on trait and breeding priorities and will use the revolution … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2026
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Multiple technology areas Animal technology Traceability Research project Opportunities for utilizing DNA-based technologies to enhance traceability and profitability in the Australian Red Meat industry Co-funded scoping project with the Food Agility CRC. Genotyping has potential as a traceability technology in the red meat industry. … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 Research organisation Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)
Multiple industries Beef cattle Sheep & lamb Wool Animal technology Research project PARABOSS PHASE III ParaBoss, which commenced in 2013, is the national resource for sheep and goat parasite control in Australia, providing information on the … Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 Research organisations Animal Health Australia (AHA), University of New England (UNE)
Multiple industries Sheep & lamb Wool Animal technology Research project Laser for permanent removal of wool foll The purpose of this project is to research and develop for adoption alternative technologies for wool follicle removal (lambs 8-12 weeks old) that could apply to mulesing and crutching as well as animal husbandry for the meat industry on older sheep. This project builds on the previous project “Duetto Laser Technology for sheep husbandry” which will validate Laser technology for this application in a controlled lab study. Funded by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Project date 28 Jun 2022 - 1 Feb 2023 Research organisation The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Multiple industries Dairy Pasture, fodder & feed Multiple technology areas Automation Plant science Research project Dairy Up project 1d: Unlocking the potential of kikuyu based pastures - environmental impact The Australian dairy industry is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). This project will develop whole-farm GHG mitigation strategies … Funded by Dairy Australia Project date 1 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 Research organisations Dairy Australia, The University of Sydney (USYD)
Pork Research project Western Australian Pork Producers Association Agtech Up-take Project This project aims to facilitate the acceptance and use of Data PigTM technology by Western Australian pork producers. Data PigTM … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 29 May 2021 - 6 May 2023 Research organisation Western Australian Pork Producers Association Inc
Save Organisation Multiple industries Aquaculture Beef cattle Dairy Eggs Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb Wild catch fisheries Wool Organisation Animal Health Australia (AHA) Animal Health Australia (AHA) is the trusted and independent national animal health body in Australia, bringing together government and industry to deliver animal health and biosecurity. Location Australia Organisation type Industry body, Other
Other rural industries Research project FECPAC Validation for Use in Goats This project will address validation of diagnostic methods for worm burdens in goats based on FECPAC, an internet connected, image … Funded by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Project date 15 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020
Aquaculture Multiple technology areas Aquaculture technology Automation Fisheries technology Processing & packaging Research project Preliminary evaluation of electro stunning technology for farmed Barramundi The use of humane harvest methods for fish and livestock is increasingly important to consumers and producers. The Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA) identified electro-stunning as a technology of interest to optimise the welfare of the fish while maintaining product quality. This project reviewed all available information and made recommendations to help shape the direction of future R&D into electro-stunning and its suitability for the barramundi industry. Funded by Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Project date 11 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Cereal grains Multiple technology areas Crop protection Plant science Research project ACRCP Phase 5: Optimising genetic control of wheat rusts through identification of gene editing targets for broad spectrum wheat rust control Plant diseases are a significant production constraint to all agricultural crops, including wheat where rust diseases remain a major threat. … Funded by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Project date 3 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2026 Research organisation Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Save Opportunity Multiple industries Beef cattle Dairy Eggs Pork Poultry Sheep & lamb Animal technology Opportunity Global DX: Animal health diagnostic technology - partnership opportunity Opportunity for Animal health distributor with industry connections (farming, biosecurity, etc) for Herdscreen© lateral flow test range in Australia. Led by Global DX Ltd Opportunity type Seeking partners Express interest by Friday, 31 May 2024 12:00 Australia/Sydney Readiness Late (TRL 8-9) Commercial optimisation of the product/service, testing and commercial distribution.
Save Story Story Opportunity to invest in the tiny chip set to revolutionise animal healthcare VetChip is setting a new standard in animal healthcare through revolutionary biosensor technology. The easily implantable chip monitors the vital signs of animals great and small, providing real-time information to pet owners, farmers, vets and researchers that can be used to prevent illness and improve quality of life. Expressions of interest for their Series A funding round are now open. Author Tim Vettel Published Tuesday, 14 February 2023