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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-040
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Oysters Australia IPA: Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) – closing knowledge gaps to continue farming C. gigas in Australia

The present project is part of a continued program of epidemiologic investigations of OsHV-1 in Australia. Sufficient understanding of POMS is required to provide information for farmers and to direct policy so that profitable farming can continue despite increasing distribution and devastating...
ORGANISATION:
University of Sydney (USYD)
TAGS
Stock Assessment
Mortality
Environmental Impact
Electronic Monitoring
Disease
SPECIES
Pacific Oyster
Environment
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2004-080
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: development of a national translocation policy using abalone and prawns as templates for other aquatic species

The use of scientifically based hazard identification, risk analysis and risk management is fundamental to managing unwanted effects. Hazards, such as quarantine incursions, will continue to occur despite the use of risk assessment methodologies but the frequency and severity of their...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
TAGS
Stock Assessment
Migration
Fisheries Management
Disease
Biosecurity

Management of Australian Abalone Growers Association's RD&E portfolio

Project number: 2016-415
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $190,000.00
Principal Investigator: Nicholas Savva
Organisation: Australian Abalone Growers Association Inc (AAGA)
Project start/end date: 30 Oct 2016 - 29 Jun 2020
Contact:
FRDC
SPECIES
Tropical Abalone
Blacklip Abalone
Roe's Abalone
Greenlip Abalone
Brownlip Abalone

Need

FRDC has recently devolved responsibility for strategic priorities and direction to industry. Consequently the functions described in this application are needed to plan and manage AAGA's RD&E portfolio in partnership with FRDC to ensure that research continues to provide results that address
key priority areas of the industry. Specifically the functions needed to achieve this are:

a) Develop collaborations with R&D agencies to assist development of RD&E projects needed to address issues described in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020, including:
(i) Sustainable development of the industry;
(ii) Maintaining and enhancing biosecurity and abalone health;
(iii) An emphasis on abalone health via nutrition;
(iv) Increases in production efficiency and profitability;
(v) Enhanced market development of quality abalone products;
(vi) Improved human capacity, safety and training

b) Ensure effective and rapid dissemination, extension and uptake of the outcomes of R&D to AAGA members.

c) Identify alternative sources of funding that can be accessed through co-investment in additional RD&E projects to achieve greater outcomes for the farmed abalone industry.

Objectives

1. Coordinate development of RD&E projects in line with AAGA/FRDC IPA.
2. Publish an annual industry report and distribute to AAGA members
3. Manage communications with AAGA members.
4. Organise an annual industry workshop and other special topic workshops as required.
5. Review and update the AAGA RD&E strategic plan.
6. Promote the industry's viability and sustainability and social licence to operate.

Final report

Author: Nicholas Savva
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
Final Report • 2021-01-01 • 1.11 MB
2016-415-DLD.pdf

Summary

This report describes the outcomes from a five-year Industry Partnership Agreement (IPA) between Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Abalone Gowers Association (AAGA). The project was led by AAGA Executive Officer, Nicholas Savva with assistance from members of the AAGA management committee. The primary objective of the IPA was to coordinate R&D related to abalone farming funded through FRDC and other sources. To ensure involvement of members in the development and running of that R&D. And extension to members for uptake of research outcomes.
During the five years 15 abalone and related R&D projects were conducted with $853,000 contributed via the IPA and considerably more from research institutions and in kind from farms and other participants including feed manufacturers. Projects supported by the IPA were consistent with the priorities in the AAGA Strategic Plan 2015-2020. Ten of the 15 projects are now complete, or near completion. All the projects have delivered benefits to the industry.
Nutrition has long been and will continue to be a focus for AAGA R&D.
Knowledge of abalone genetics including the genetic pool on farms and the nature of abalone responses to AVG and to higher summer water temperatures will aid selective breeding.
Improvements to biosecurity and vigilant surveillance has resulted in robust on farm biosecurity plans and no disease outbreaks on farms.
During this project AAGA developed a new strategic plan that will guide research in a new IPA to cover the period from 2020 – 2025 was completed. Significant outcomes from the new Strategic Plan include:
• The need for stronger links between nutrition and genetic selection especially in response to warming waters.
• The need to develop and embrace AI and mechanisation to improve labour efficiencies and invest in our labour force to provide improved quality employment opportunities.
• Recognition that additional funding for R&D will need to be sourced.
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2009-753
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

SCRC: SCRC RTG 3.3: Zooplankton research tour and fish hatchery/farm visits in Taiwan (Dr Bennan Chen)"

Dr Chen undertook a research tour in Taiwan, as previously organised, to investigate the copepod pond production system used for marine larval finfish rearing. This involved capturing information about the system and getting some hands-on experience. The system could possibly be adopted, with...
ORGANISATION:
SARDI Food Safety and Innovation
TAGS
Reproduction
Husbandry
Health And Safety
Disease
Biotechnology
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-190
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Assessment of gamma irradiation as a feasible method for treating prawns to inactivate White Spot Syndrome Virus

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) was detected in diseased farmed prawns by Biosecurity Queensland’s Biological Sciences Laboratory and confirmed by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Diagnostic Preparedness (ACDP) Fish...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
TAGS
White Spot Disease
Vaccine
Rac Qld
Disease
Agriculture
SPECIES
Prawns

People development program: FRDC visiting fellows program - Dr. Alyssa Joyce

Project number: 2008-354
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $4,500.00
Principal Investigator: Justin Fromm
Organisation: National Aquaculture Council (NAC)
Project start/end date: 29 Mar 2009 - 29 Jun 2009
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Training
Innovation
Education
Diagnostic
Communications

Need

The Australian government biosecurity committee structure has recently undergone a major change with the development of AusBioSec (http://www.daff.gov.au/animal-plant-health/pests-diseases-weeds/biosecurity/ausbiosec). As part of this restructure, as of July 2009 Aquatic Animal Health Committee (AAHC) will cease to exist and it’s roles and responsibilities will be subsumed into Animal Health Committee (AHC). AAH technical expertise to AHC will continue to be provided by the National Aquatic Animal Health Technical Working Group (NAAHTWG). However, while AAHC included industry representation, AHC does not. For terrestrial animals, and plants, industry representation comes with membership to Animal Health Australia (AHA) and Plant Health Australia (PHA), respectively. However, there is no such entity for aquatic animal industries. This lack of industry input into AAH policy development has not been lost on AHC and it has advised that it would consider advice from an industry reference group (IRG). AHC has provided some advice on the terms of reference and priority issues for the IRG.

In order to be able to provide this advice industry must first decide whether or not there is sufficient resolve in each sector to commit to self-funding participation in an “National Aquatic Animal Health Industry Reference Group” (NAAHIRG).

It is this last point for which this application is based. The four sectors (wild-capture, aquaculture, ornamental and recreational) are seeking seed funding from FRDC to support a face-to-face meeting for industry representatives to discuss formation of an AAHIRG.

The need and urgency that has prompted this TRF application revolves around the threat of policy development without industry input. This point gains more significance upon release of the Beale report on Australia’s biosecurity arrangements and the Government’s response agreeing ‘in-principle’ to all the recommendations. Industry has to decide sooner rather than later whether it wishes to be a part of future AAH policy development.

Objectives

1. To facilitate the formation of a National Aquatic Animal Health Industry Reference Group

Final report

Final Report • 2010-04-12 • 1.18 MB
2008-354-DLD.pdf
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