3727 research projects
Research project
Development of regional disease risk models for fungal diseases of pyrethrum
Hort Innovation
This project intends to investigate the causes of tan spot and ray blight outbreaks in pyrethrum. The findings will be used to develop models to identify the relative risk of the diseases in particular cropping regions and seasons, and to develop a framework for the frequency and timing of fungicide...
21 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Sheep Sustainability Framework - 2022
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)
A key objective of this Australian Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) project is Project Proof, a 2022 survey of 2000 sheep producers that aims to capture key animal health and welfare measures that underpin the SSF, whilst also meeting the reporting needs of relevant AWI and MLA research, development, and adoption...
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Best practice treatment guidelines for cattle at sea
LiveCorp
A series of best practice cattle factsheets has been developed for use by stockpersons and livestock vessel crews, to support the prevention and treatment of common health conditions in cattle during export.
15 Jul 2021 - 15 Apr 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Data stocktake, analysis and implementation roadmap
LiveCorp
Significant amounts of animal welfare and productivity data are collected through the livestock export supply chain, but is often managed through isolated systems. This project carried out a stocktake to understand how data is currently being collected and how it can be more connected, to help participants use it to...
1 Sep 2021 - 1 Apr 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Automated sheep counting for mobile devices
LiveCorp
Automated sheep counting technology has been developed using artificial intelligence, via a system using a laptop and video camera mounted over the loading ramp of a vessel. This project built on the original system to create a wireless and portable version.
1 Dec 2021 - 1 May 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Impact of the northern cattle export industry on the Australian economy
LiveCorp
This project undertook a detailed economic analysis to demonstrate the value and benefits this trade brings to the Australian economy and to both producers and exporters. It articulated ways the trade impacts not just those directly involved, but communities in northern Australia generally.
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Mar 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Economic value of the live dairy cattle trade
LiveCorp
Australia exports a significant number of dairy cattle each year, predominantly from southern states to markets such as China and Japan. These are usually high-value animals with specific pedigree and pregnancy status requirements. This project analysed the economic value of live dairy cattle exports and the impact of the trade...
3 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Understanding community sentiment
LiveCorp
The livestock export industry has contracted an independent third party with rigorous scientific methodology to survey the community and understand its views on various facets of the industry. The results will help to re-set the conversation with the Australian public and highlight the areas where the industry needs to focus...
1 May 2019 - 1 Jun 2023
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Comparison of Australian and international airfreight welfare requirements
LiveCorp
This project identified opportunities to harmonise the requirements of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) and the International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) standards for the export of livestock by air, to achieve better animal welfare outcomes and simplify and streamline regulatory compliance.
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Resolving the biological stock structure of southern ocean crab fisheries
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
A good understanding of fish stocks is essential to ensure sustainable harvest and reduce risks of overfishing. This information is lacking for Australian giant crab (P. gigas) and giant spider crab (L. gaimardii) fisheries. This project aims to produce a regional map showing giant crab and giant spider crab biological...
28 Feb 2022 - 30 Mar 2024
Australian Capital Territory, Australia