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Compendium of Research Projects Completed
Between January 1996 and June 1997
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PROJECT TITLE

Proj No

RESEARCHER

ORGANISATION

PHONE:
EGGS        
Producing trial distance learning materials for the poultry industry DAN-38A Mr Geoff Creek Murrumbidgee College of Agriculture 026 9530299
Ideal drinking water temperature for layers DAS-24E Mr Phillip C Glatz SA Research & Development Institute 08 8303 7786
Infectious bronchitis: effects and prevention in laying hens DAV-35E Dr Chris Morrow Victorian Institute of Animal Science 03 9217 4200
Egg based repellents KTR-1A Dr Clive Marks Keith Turnbull Research Institute 03 9785 0148
Genetic relationships and pathogenicity of intestinal spirochaetes infection in Australian poultry UMU-3E Dr David Hampson Murdoch University 08 9360 2287
Developing egg yolk products to match local and export market opportunities AFS-1A Dr Hung Tran Aust Food Industry Science Centre 03 9742 0121
Molecular typing to trace contamination of egg products by bacteria DAW-67A Mr David Hodgson Agriculture Western Australia 08 9368 3561
Commercial implications of source and form of dietary calcium and evaluation of imported and Australian layer strains UNE-50A Ass Prof John Nolan University of New England 067 73 2605
Eggshell ultrastructure and quality: informing the industry UNE-55E Dr Julie Roberts University of New England (067) 73 2506
Strategies and models for stability in the production and marketing of eggs in Australia RSA-2E Mr Michael Read Read Sturgess and Associates 03 9853 2929
Effects of foot lesions and feather loss on the welfare of caged layers UF-4E Dr Christine Lunam Dept of Anatomy and Histology

Flinders University

 08 8204 4704
Prevention of beak regrowth and chronic pain following trimming UF-3E Dr Christine Lunam Flinders University 08 8204 4704
JOINT CHICKEN MEAT & EGGS        
Ovarian regression in the domestic hen and its effect on performance in layer and broiler flocks UQ-22CM / UQ-25E Dr Roger Kelly University of Queensland 07 3365 1111
Characterisation and attenuation of Eimeria spp. for use in a living vaccine for avian coccidiosis DAQ-25E / DAQ-29CM W K Jorgensen Dept Primary Industries, QLD

 

 07 3362 9427
Honeybee        
Disappearing disorder of honey bee colonies CSE-4H Dr Denis Anderson CSIRO Entomology 02 6246 4001
Australian honey in dry food mixes UQ-54A Ms Nola Caffin University of Queensland 074 601 177
Benefits of secure access to public lands and their melliferous resources UNE-46A Dr Roderic Gill Resource Systems Mgt Cons 067 751 709
Production of a video on external exotic honey bee parasites DAN-139A Mr Bruce White NSW Agriculture 045 770 600
Natural resources database for the NSW apiary industry DAN-153A Mr Doug Somerville NSW Agriculture 048 230 619
Using swarming acoustics of honey bees to clear honey supers of honeybees DAW-69A Mr Robert Manning Agriculture Western Australia 08 9368 3567
Quality survey of introduced honeys DAQ-202A Mr K F Trueman Dept Primary Industries, QLD

 

 07 3362 9484
Evaluation of honeybees for hygienic behaviour ULA-2H Dr. Ben Oldroyd LaTrobe University 02 9351 7501
Production of a video on chalkbrood disease DAN-21H Mr Bruce White NSW Agriculture 045 770 600
Pollination of faba beans DAN-19H Mr Doug Somerville NSW Agriculture 048 230 619
Antimicrobial properties of Australian honeys DAQ-204A Dr Craig Davis Dept Primary Industries, QLD 07 3406 8611
Impact of commercially managed honeybees on flora and fauna UA-IH Dr David Paton University of Adelaide 08 8228 4742
Introduction and evaluation of replacement species for blackberry in Tasmania DAT 2H Mr Robert Reid Tas Inst of Ag Research 03 6336 5449
Bulk honey containers GK-1A Mr Graham Kleinschmidt Graham Kleinschmidt 07 5491 8389
Rice        
Swagman options - helping maximise profitability of rice based cropping systems while ensuring environmental sustainability CSI-4A S A Prathapar CSIRO Div Water Resources 069 601 500
Riceland suitability assessment DAN-95A Mr PG Slavich NSW Agriculture 02 6626 1200
Performance evaluation of rice harvesting equipment KDI-IIA G R Hamilton Kondinin Group 069 21 4047
Developing a fragrant rice variety with export potential using micro-propagation DAN-79A Mr Russell Reinke CSIRO Plant Industry 02 6246 4911
Maximising the future pay-off from rice breeding DAN-108A Dr John P Brennan NSW Agriculture

 

 069 381 999
Business checks for rice farms DAN-122A Mr John Lacy NSW Agriculture 03 5883 1644
Improving seed quality in early generations of experimental rice varieties RRA-1A Mr G Wright Rice Research Australia 03 5886 1391
Adopting puddling to minimise deep percolation from rice CSI-5A Dr Liz Humphreys CSIRO Soils 069 60 1528
Prediction of rice crop fertiliser requirements using NIR DA-82A Dr Graeme Batten NSW Agriculture 069 51 2736
HORSES        
Turf species composition and maintenance of grass racetracks in Australia TGT-1A Mr J Neylan Turfgrass Technology 03 9521 6982
Melatonin implants in the horse UA-36A Mr Michael Guerin University of Adelaide 08 8222 6788
Production of an equine research and development newsletter US-31A Dr Reuben Rose University of Sydney 046 552 000
Pasture management technology transfer for the horse industry DAV-105A Ms Angela Avery Agriculture Victoria 060 304 500
Delaying ovulation in cycling mares GVE-2A Dr Angus McKinnon Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital 03 5829 9566
A study of the grey horse melanoma UQ-28A Mr R H Sutton University of Queensland 07 3365 2341
1997 Racecourse Managers' Conference PTP-6A Mr Arthur Stubbs Primary Tasks Pty Ltd 03 9844 1135
Agronomic practices on thoroughbred horse stud farms UNE - 31A G M Gurr Orange Agricultural College 063 635551
PASTURE SEEDS        
Lucerne seed check: a management support system approach to improving lucerne seed profitability DAN-75A R B Walker NSW Agriculture 063 913 174
Pasture establishment and management publication KDI-7A Mr Mark Casey Kondinin Group 09 478 3343
Herbicide failure and the need for integrated weed management in legume pasture seed crops UA-27A Mr Stephen Powles University of Adelaide 088 303 7237
Developing an agronomic package to maximise profitability of sub clover seed crops DAN-76A Dr Jim Virgona NSW Agriculture 069 381 999

 

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