Centre for Animal Science

To date, the most promising rumen fluid sample to overcome Pimelea toxicity, came from Dorper sheep. More rumen fluid samples are still to be tested.
21 bacterial species have been isolated from the rumen fluid samples. The most promising of these are being tested for their ability to degrade the toxin in Pimelea, which is simplexin. Over time, the most promising bacterial species may be developed into a rumen inoculum (drench).

Queensland researchers have discovered that a previously unrecognised bacterium is responsible for the signs of lung disease found in pig carcases, rather than a similar, internationally recognised infection that the animals had been vaccinated against.

As African swine fever sits on Queensland’s doorstep in Papua New Guinea, what chance do our authorities have of stopping the pig-killing disease from entering the country and decimating our pork industry?

Identifying traits in cattle that allow them to thrive in challenging environments is the aim of new research to assist Australia’s northern cattle producers

A national university led collaborative focussed on improving animal welfare, was officially launched, by The University of Queensland’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Bronwyn Harch.

Ending malnutrition globally is high on philanthropist Bill Gates’ ‘wish list’ and improving livestock productivity will be crucial in achieving that goal.