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Development of footrot vaccine best practice

This project, to investigate a new multivalent vaccine formulation, provided valuable insights into best management practice of footrot, helping woolgrowers whose flocks are affected by footrot, prevent productivity and profitability losses, as well as improve animal welfare. Results from this project have been used to update industry communications on best practice footrot management.

Project date

2 Jul 2018-28 Feb 2021

Principal investigator

Dr Om Dhungyel

Research organisation

The University of Sydney (USYD)

Project led by

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)

Australian Wool Innovation is a not-for-profit enterprise that conducts research, development and marketing along the worldwide supply chain for Australian …

  • Location

    Australia

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Focus areas

Industries

Sustainabilities

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