This project will collect information critical for thoroughbred breeders to manage risks to their animals and enterprise from exotic diseases particularly Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), should the disease enter Australia.

The actual FMD virus does not cause disease in horses, however the agreed strategies to control the disease in...

Mares suffer from high rates of early pregnancy loss and pregnancy testing is currently limited to ultrasound detection at 14 days gestation. This project seeks to better understand how pregnancy is established in the horse, and to develop a simple blood test for diagnosing pregnancy in the first week. The...

This project will support the growth of the Australian insect industry by developing an industry-endorsed RD&E plan, building on the 2020 report, ‘Catalysing a $10m Australian Insect Industry: an industry-led plan.’

The initial report has become obsolete due to (a) strengthening of macro trends driving industry growth; and (b) rapid...

Australian beekeepers can import drone bee semen to access overseas genetics for desirable traits like improved honey production or resistance to Varroa mites. However, semen can be infected with bee viruses like Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), which we want to keep out of Australia. This is why any imported semen...