Early pregnancy in the mare: mechanisms of immune recognition and novel assays for pregnancy testing
The University of Newcastle
May 2024 - September 2027
Our projects
We collaborate with stakeholders and industry partners to drive research projects, subsequent adoption and uptake, whilst fostering innovation and creating opportunities for the agricultural community to learn, grow, invest and connect. Explore the projects that we currently have underway across the business.
Current Projects
Update of the Economic Impact of the Thoroughbred breeding industry on the Australian Economy
IER Trading PTY LTD
March 2024 - August 2024
Evaluation of a prototype vaccine for rattles in foals
The University of Queensland
June 2023 - June 2025
Improving Fertility in Older Mares: Can the Effects of Aging be Reversed?
The University of Sydney
January 2023 - October 2026
Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract at Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales: Can we do better?
The University of Adelaide
October 2022 - November 2024
Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for horses
The Australian Veterinary Association Ltd
June 2022 - January 2025
Reducing the Effects of Heat Stress and Ageing on Sperm DNA damage in Thoroughbred Stallions
The University of Newcastle
August 2022 - September 2025
Epidemiological and bacteriological analyses of Salmonella infection in the Australian Thoroughbred horse breeding industry
Charles Sturt University
August 2022 - December 2024
Past Projects
Preparing the thoroughbred industry for operations during a possible Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Australia.
AusVet Pty Ltd
November 2023 - April 2024
Validation and kit development of LAMP test for C. psittaci and EHV1
The University of Queensland
August 2023 - August 2024
Identification of Exotic and Emergency Animal Disease risks and minimisation strategies to Australian thoroughbred breeding industry
R M Hedlefs BVSc
March 2023 - May 2023
Extension material for AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program
Hot Tin Roof Communications Pty Ltd as Trustee for Hot Tin Roof Family Trust
January 2023 - December 2023
Understanding next steps for sustainable gastrointestinal worm control in thoroughbred horses
Hot Tin Roof Communications Pty Ltd as Trustee for Hot Tin Roof Family Trust
January 2023 - June 2023
'Equility' - Assessing Stallion Fertility in the Field: Extension and Adoption Activities
The University of Newcastle
July 2022 - July 2024
Rapid diagnosis of strangles to improve horse health
University of the Sunshine Coast
September 2022 - January 2024
SCAHLS validation of Hendra Virus (inc. variant) POC test
The University of Queensland
July 2022 - September 2023
Online Training Portal To Improve Animal Welfare Via Upskilling Existing And Prospective Breeding Farm Staff With A Focus On Early Career Workers
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
July 2022 - January 2023