Overview
Phase 2 of this project developed a curated database of verified genomic viral sequences for notifiable aquatic animal disease viruses in Australia. In addition, several new whole genome sequences from recent local terrestrial and aquatic outbreaks were uploaded to improve the utility of the database.
The genomic database facilitates a more robust and efficient application of high throughput sequencing for Australian biosecurity surveillance and disease detection.
Project Lead: AgriBio, Agriculture Victoria
Project Contact: animalhealthlaboratories@aff.gov.au
Project Status: Completed
Project Date: Completed in August 2023
Objective alignment:
- 2 – Improve Australia’s surveillance and diagnostic capacity for animal pests and diseases.
Activity alignment:
- 2.1 – Implement actions under National Animal Health Surveillance Business Plan and National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.
- 2.2 – Develop and implement novel technologies, such as point-of-care animal testing and genomics, to address gaps in diagnostic capacity.
See more
See past updates on the National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.
See the Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database on GitHub.
This work is continuing under Project 61: The Australian Biosecurity Genomic Database (phase 3).