3727 research projects
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Identification of muscle parasite in Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) and Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), and determination as to the efficacy of non-invasive screening technology for the purpose of identifying infected fish in a commercial fish…
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
Yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) and Mahi mahi (Coryphaena hippurus) are increasingly important to New South Wales fishers with escalating consumer demand. Incidents of muscle parasite infections that cause muscle softening in both species have been reported with increasing frequency in recent years. These parasites are adversely impacting consumer confidence in...
2 Jul 2017 - 30 Oct 2018
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland (DAFQ)
Research project
Novel technologies to assist rapid and sensitive detection of brown marmorated stink bug
Hort Innovation
Interceptions of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) at Australian ports have been increasing in number for several years. An accurate, fast, and cost-effective diagnostic is necessary to improve surveillance power and direct activities towards high risk pathways at the national border, and would increase capabilities of biosecurity personnel to...
New South Wales, Australia
CESAR
Research project
Crop and varietal data to better understand the importance of pollination
Hort Innovation
This project will ensure that all available crop pollination dependency data is easily accessible to relevant stakeholders (eg growers, apiarists, consultants, plant breeders) and that ongoing data collection is standardised and addresses research gaps. Having access to this information will enable strategies for effective pollination to be developed by industry...
End: 31 Aug 2026
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Predictors of AI Success & Semen Standards
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI)
The aim of this project is to comprehensively analyse the impact of both male and female factors on the success of artificial insemination programs in the sheep industry.
End: 30 Apr 2024
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Nursery Usage & Attitudes Benchmark Program
Hort Innovation
This project is benchmarking consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of the nursery category. The results will be used to inform and improve the impact of future marketing and provide the foundations to identify how future campaigns impact attitudes and behaviours. The benchmarking will determine the level of brand health (consideration, purchase...
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Assessment of the efficacy of feed additive products on Spotty Liver Disease control
Australian Eggs
Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is a serious condition extensively affecting laying hens (particularly in free range systems), leading to losses through both bird mortality and reduced egg production. It is hypothesised that changes in the intestinal health/microbiota balance allow a multiplication of the causative organism Campylobacter hepaticus and the production...
End: 21 Dec 2018
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
The economics of layer diet amino acid levels throughout lay
Australian Eggs
This report provides a comparison of using three different diet formulation strategies for layer diets. While least-cost diet formulation is often employed in the industry, this modelling exercise showed that max- profit formulation may result in greater profits.
End: 22 Apr 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Systematic Review of Lutein and Zeaxanthin and the Maintenance of Vision
Australian Eggs
The objective of this systematic review was to assess whether dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin (L/Z) helps maintain vision in adults. Lutein and zeaxanthin, are xanthophyll carotenoids naturally present in food, especially in dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale, as well as eggs - in the...
End: 28 Jan 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Egg Farming Systems Welfare Science Review
Australian Eggs
A review of the research to date on physiological and behavioural welfare indicators of hens in caged, barn and alternate systems; such as free range. The report provides a summary of the advantages, disadvantages and issues of different egg production systems. It is clear from this review that no one...
End: 1 Jul 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Best Practice Lighting Management for Australian Layers
Australian Eggs
A review of lighting systems in hen housing facilities, to understand factors that can help boost flock productivity through optimising bird growth, onset of lay, desired behaviours and number of eggs laid. This review considers lighting conditions during the pullet rearing and laying periods. It considers the effect of lighting...
End: 1 Sep 2018
New South Wales, Australia