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Egg protein in the evening for improved sleep during peri-menopause logo
Research project

Egg protein in the evening for improved sleep during peri-menopause

This project aims to examine the effects of egg intake (2 whole eggs per day for 6 weeks) on the human gut microbiome, and explore clinical outcomes (i.e., cognition, gut sensations) and potential mediating factors (i.e., inflammation regulation) in younger and older adults via a randomised controlled trial. The findings...

30 Jun 2024 - 1 Apr 2026

New South Wales, Australia

Genetic restoration to protect Australian poultry against Avian Influenza logo
Research project

Genetic restoration to protect Australian poultry against Avian Influenza

The initial stage of research found the key in chicken genetics that is responsible for high pathogenic avian influenza virus. This project builds on this important finding, by testing the most appropriate and effective intervention to prevent low pathogenic avian influenza progressing to high pathogenic avian influenza. This project will...

15 Dec 2022 - 27 Sep 2024

New South Wales, Australia

Intelligent Real-time Monitoring of Flock Behaviour and Welfare logo
Research project

Intelligent Real-time Monitoring of Flock Behaviour and Welfare

Automated video-based systems will use computer vision and machine learning to identify individual bird behaviours that will help determine whole flock movements and behaviours, while providing real-time information on the proportion of hens eating, drinking, laying eggs etc. This information combined with flock records will provide insights into bird health,...

1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2024

New South Wales, Australia

Mechanisms of Spotty Liver Disease pathogenesis and immune protection: informing vaccine development logo
Research project

Mechanisms of Spotty Liver Disease pathogenesis and immune protection: informing vaccine development

This project aims to investigate the mechanisms driving Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) pathogenesis. Currently antibiotic therapy is the most effective way to control SLD. Understanding the role of toxins and other virulence determinants in disease pathogenesis and immune protection will help to identify targets for vaccine development. A prototype vaccine...

9 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2027

New South Wales, Australia

Spotty Liver Disease Epidemiology logo
Research project

Spotty Liver Disease Epidemiology

In this project, egg farms across Australia participated in three surveys. The participants provided a lot of information about their flocks including details on biosecurity, management, performance and health. The researchers analysed the differences and similarities in flocks that broke out with Spotty Liver Disease and those that didn't. Based...

1 Jul 2019 - 16 May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Sustainable growth decisions tool logo
Research project

Sustainable growth decisions tool

This is the extension activity for the Optimising Waste And By-Product Utilisation And Conversion To Value Streams project. The project will deliver an easy-to-use online decision tool to help egg farmers identify viable strategies for by-product utilisation and management on-farms. Farmer resources and a webinar will be delivered to support...

9 Jul 2024 - 24 Jun 2025

New South Wales, Australia

Investigating the cause of Miliary Hepatitis in laying chickens logo
Research project

Investigating the cause of Miliary Hepatitis in laying chickens

Miliary hepatitis can cause mortalities and loss of egg production in chickens. The cause is unknown. This trial attempted to establish a model of the disease, so that preventative and control measures can be undertaken.

9 Jul 2024 - 2 Dec 2005

New South Wales, Australia

Identification of investment requirements and opportunities regarding carbon insetting in vineyards logo
Research project

Identification of investment requirements and opportunities regarding carbon insetting in vineyards

Wine Australia commissioned a study to identify the investment requirements and opportunities available to vineyard owners for carbon farming and carbon insetting. Carbon insetting, as part of a broader carbon management strategy, offers potential for emissions offsetting, improved sustainability, and economic benefits. The report outlines the investment needs, current practices,...

25 Mar 2024 - 6 Sep 2024

South Australia, Australia

Validation and scale-up of a national smoke taint prediction service for the Australian wine industry logo
Research project

Validation and scale-up of a national smoke taint prediction service for the Australian wine industry

This is the first year of a minimum two-year project to ensure that Wine Industry Smoke Detectors (WISDs) are fully validated as a tool for management of smoke taint risk, and ready for use by a large cross-section of the wine industry in bushfire-prone regions of Australia. Even though the...

1 Jun 2024 - 15 May 2025

South Australia, Australia

Understanding and improving the mouthfeel and flavour profiles of no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine logo
Research project

Understanding and improving the mouthfeel and flavour profiles of no and low alcohol (NOLO) wine

Objective This project is centred on a novel strategy: curbing alcohol production while preserving other essential wine attributes. The project aims to bridge the gap between traditional and NOLO wines by integrating cutting-edge synthetic biology with established winemaking practices to provide consumers with premium drinking experiences and elevate the market’s...

1 Jan 2024 - 28 Feb 2026

South Australia, Australia