Overview
This project aims to develop a suite of tests on a portable, battery-operated multiplexing qPCR platform for the detection of major emergency diseases of cattle and pigs. It also serves as a proof-of-concept for the use of this multiplexing, point-of-care qPCR platform for other emergency animal pathogens.
Project Lead: Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Project Contact: Animalhealthlaboratories@aff.gov.au
Project Status: Complete
Project date: February 2022 - March 2025
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 and future actions on the National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.