Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP)

The University of Queensland

The Queensland Animal Science Precinct undertakes a diverse range of animal research including nutrition, health and disease management, vaccine development, behavioural and welfare studies, biosecurity investigational work, reproduction and food safety and security. These are key areas of strategic investment to ensure continued growth, efficiency, diversification and protection of animal industries. QASP facilitates increased national and international collaboration between scientists in the developed and developing world. It also focuses on strengthening the interaction between researchers and industry to ensure that research and development leads to practical outcomes which can seamlessly be implemented at industry level.

Website http://www.qasp.uq.edu.au

Key science sectors

Strengths and capabilities

Comprehensive Parasite expertise and research
Provision of Pig model used for Human research
Nutrition & Metabolism Research
Large and Small animal research
Direct Industry related research
Climate and Environmental effects research
Direct research design response capability

Facilities and major equipment

Office of Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) certified
Physical Containment Class 1 & 2 (PC2)
Large Animal Facility
Physical Containment Class 1 & 2 (PC1 & PC2)
Laboratory
NFAS (National Feedlot Accreditation Scheme) Registered Research Feedlot
Comprehensive Animal Metabolism Research Facilities
Animal Research Procedure Rooms
Animal Holding Facility
Animal Disease Vector Research Insectory Facilities
Tick Research Facilities

Number of research staff

Upto 20 research staff

Address

University of Queensland, 5391 Warrego Highway, Gatton Campus, 4343

Organisation type

University Research Centre

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