Projects

Evaluation of anti tick vaccines

This project will evaluate the protective efficacy of two new vaccines against the Australian cattle tick. Efficacy will be assessed on the basis of reduced engorged female tick weights, oviposition and egg hatchability.

Project date

20 Jan 2020 - 1 Sep 2021

Principal investigator

Johann Schroder

Research organisation

The University of Queensland (UQ)

Project funded by

Organisation

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

Research funding body

MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry.

We do this by:

Delivering research and development that contributes to producer profitability, sustainability and global competitiveness
Growing demand for red meat in Australia and overseas

MLA is a public company limited by guarantee....

New South Wales, Australia