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Research project
Impact of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Animal Health and Welfare
The purpose of this impact review was to evaluate the anticipated benefit and profitability of on-farm R&D investments within Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)'s Animal Health and Welfare program. This review focused on the impact for on-farm profitability and did not include consideration of environmental or social benefits.
28 Feb 2019 - 1 Feb 2020
New South Wales, Australia
AusVet Pty Ltd
Research project
Peer review of research on Numnuts tool
This project was a desk top review of Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) funded research related to the development of NUMNUTS® and other work related to the use of local anaesthetic for castration.
29 Mar 2019 - 30 Jul 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Michael Laurence
Research project
Reducing foetal and lamb losses in young
This project will determine the extent and timing of reproductive wastage during ewe pregnancy and between birth and marking and identify opportunities for addressing reproductive wastage. It will also determine whether infectious diseases are associated with foetal losses and the potential role of nutrition and management as part of a...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2022
New South Wales, Australia
Murdoch University
Research project
Risk factors, treatment and prevention options for pink eye disease in cattle
Pinkeye can cause permanent blindness, impacting reproduction rates, workplace health and safety, and animal welfare. This project will estimate the prevalence, identify risk factors and compare the effectiveness of currently available treatments and vaccine for pinkeye disease for the Australian red meat industry.
1 Aug 2018 - 30 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
On-farm faecal worm egg count proof of principle
The project will examine the feasibility of designing a new device which will enable the determination of faecal worm egg counts on farm, using existing magnifying equipment and new image recognition software.
20 Apr 2018 - 1 Oct 2018
New South Wales, Australia
Solentive Systems Pty Ltd
Research project
Development and evaluation of approaches to cost-effective testing of beef herds for Johne's disease
The overall aim of the project is to investigate ways in which the cost to beef producers of herd screening tests for Johne's Disease can be reduced without sacrificing accuracy, or compromising the Johne’s Beef Assurance Scheme (J-BAS) status of a herd.
1 May 2018 - 1 Sep 2019
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Vectors and epidemiology of Theileria
This research will determine which of the biting flies, ticks and lice affecting cattle in the Northern Tablelands are effective transmitters of Theileria orientalis. It will also indicate the main types of Theileria orientalis present in this region and their relative prevalence.
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2021
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England (UNE)
Research project
The potential for vaccines against gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants
This project reviewed past and current research investments into vaccines addressing scour-worms, to identify and reduce production losses in the livestock industry and maintain capacity and capability in parasitological research. The study also helped provide reasons for why an effective and efficient vaccine has still not been developed.
1 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Strategic and novel approaches to reducing flystrike in sheep
This project conducted an extensive review of flystrike control and technological developments to produce a new strategy for the sheep industry that identifies future pathways of investigation that are likely to provide the greatest impact. An integrated portfolio of work outlined in the final report provides producers with the tools...
1 Apr 2019 - 6 Jun 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Nextgen Agri Limited
Research project
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.
20 Jan 2020 - 1 Sep 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ)