Poultry Animal technology Research project The pathogenesis of class 9 and class 10 ILTV in Australian meat chickens This project will characterise the pathogenesis of class 9 and class 10 infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV). These viruses cause severe respiratory disease … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2017 - 1 Feb 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Poultry Animal technology Research project Dynamics of ILT spread and role of dust in epidemiology, diagnostics and control This project aims to understand the epidemiology and control of Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) in chickens. ILTV is shed in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2017 - 20 Jan 2022 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project A national approach to improving the capacity of the goat milk industry Development of an industry resource for the commercial goat milk production sector, addressing topics of purchasing and building the herd (… Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 May 2017 - 30 Aug 2018 Research organisation The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Input management Research project PhD-Manipulating residual yolk sac uptake in broiler chickens Support towards a Master's conversion to a PhD candidate, for his proposed research "Manipulating residual yolk sac uptake in … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 30 Dec 2018 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Input management Research project Review of AME bioassay for ingredient matrix values of poultry feed A literature review to revist meat chicken studies, performed over the preceding 100 years on ingredient metabolisable energy assays. The aim … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 1 Jan 2017 - 1 Dec 2018 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Research project Development of a Myco-pesticide for control of lesser mealworm in broiler houses Lesser mealworm is a significant pest of broiler houses that displays significant resistance to a number of current chemical controls. … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2018 Research organisation Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)
Poultry Animal technology Research project Vaccination practices and factors that contribute to ILT outbreaks in VIC/NSW Infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILT) causes acute respiratory disease in poultry and results in significant economic losses. This project aims to … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Aug 2016 - 1 Aug 2018 Research organisation Department of Transport
Poultry Animal technology Research project Clouds and Pasteurella multocida Fowl cholera (Pasteurella multocida) is a problem in broiler chicken breeder operations and has emerged in organic and free range … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 3 Aug 2016 - 1 Apr 2020 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
Poultry Multiple technology areas Animal technology Input management Research project Critical amino acids to improve gut health of chickens fed reduced protein diets Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demand increases to limit the use of antibiotics in chicken meat … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jul 2016 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Animal technology Research project Progressing implementation of genetic selection in Australian Honeybees Building on earlier proof-of-concept work this project aims to advance the genetic improvement of Australian honeybees for production and health … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Jul 2016 - 9 Oct 2019 Research organisation University of New England (UNE)
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
Aquaculture Animal technology Research project Boosting the productivity of sea urchin aquaculture using a dietary intervention The objective of the project is to overcome two identified bottlenecks in the production of sea urchins: 1) poor survival of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2016 - 30 May 2019 Research organisation Southern Cross University (SCU)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Solving key industry bottlenecks for sea urchin roe enhancement This project aims to optimise initial harvest procedures of sea urchins so as to minimise initial mortality and loss of … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 31 May 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Commencing implementation of a genetic eval. system for livestock working dogs "This aim of this project is to drive the development of a comprehensive genetic evaluation system for livestock working … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 May 2016 - 15 May 2020 Research organisation The University of Sydney (USYD)
Honey bees Animal technology Research project Improving Biosecurity Resources and Better Understanding Bee Health in Australia Biosecurity planning provides a mechanism for the Australian honeybee industry, government and other relevant stakeholders to assess current biosecurity practices … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Apr 2016 - 30 Jul 2019 Research organisation Plant Health Australia (PHA)
Honey bees Multiple technology areas Animal technology Crop protection Research project Selection and Development of Australian Hygienic Honey Bee Lines, This project investigated the relationship between honey bees and the most economically significant pathogen affecting the Australia honey bee industry, … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 30 Sep 2015 - 14 Feb 2019 Research organisation Bee Scientifics
Poultry Animal technology Research project Improved broiler phosphorus utilization and transporter gene expression Phosphorus (P) is an expensive feed ingredient and there is a scarcity of global P reserves. There is a need … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 6 Jul 2015 - 30 Oct 2018 Research organisation The University of Queensland (UQ)
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)
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Studies on gastrointestinal nematodes of alpacas The health and productivity of alpacas can be compromised by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs), resulting in substantial economic losses. Very limited … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 15 Dec 2014 - 31 Aug 2018 Research organisation The University of Melbourne
Other rural industries Animal technology Research project Development of innovative tools for the detection and control of CAE virus Caprine arthritisencephalitis (CAE) virus is an important cause of disease in goats and can have a profound impact on dairy … Funded by AgriFutures Australia Project date 20 Jun 2014 - 15 May 2019 Research organisation (DPIE) The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the DPI within the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment