This project trialled two rapid test kits for the rapid detection of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) in oysters. The original project scope only included the AquaBC test kit, but a second test that become available towards the end of the project was also trialled to see if it could reliably detect...
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Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) Hobart
The New South Wales (NSW) oyster industry is the state’s largest aquacultural sector, yet disease risks pose threats to the long-term sustainability and growth of the sector. Over the past two decades, oyster production has been particularly impacted by two biosecurity risks – the Queensland unknown...
The one-day workshop on 22 November 2022 at Nelson Bay, NSW was attended by twelve oyster growers, thirteen researchers and four staff from industry bodies. Twelve presentations were given by researchers, three of which were given by Zoom.
Following discussion during the workshop, a list of...