Veterinary Science
Rachel Tan
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- rachel.tan@jcu.edu.au
Jim Taylor
- Adjunct Associate Professor
- jim.taylor@jcu.edu.au
Cadhla Firth
- Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
- cadhla.firth@jcu.edu.au
Severine Navarro
- Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
- severine.navarro@jcu.edu.au
Yukari Miyake
- Adjunct Associate Professor
- yukari.miyake@jcu.edu.au
John Cavalieri
- Head, Veterinary Sciences
- john.cavalieri@jcu.edu.au
Sarah-Jane Wilson
- Casual Clinical Coordinator
- sarahjane.wilson@jcu.edu.au
Effect of pre-calving supplementation and yeast culture on colostrun secretion, calf health and growth (Old ID 26323)
15 Nov 2018 - 15 Apr 2019
It is estimated that one million calves die in Australia every year. Between mid-pregnancy and weani...
Intensive Breeding Potential of Redclaw Crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus: Evaluation and Improvements of Egg and Embryo Quality, and In Vitro Fertilization Perspectives (Old ID 27486)
07 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
The commercial expansion of redclaw is hampered by suboptimal methods used to produce fertilised egg...
An evaluation of the chemical composition and invitro methane production of novel legumes and a plant bi-product
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
Our proposed research aims to explore novel tropical plants, with a particular focus on legumes, and...
Intensification of the redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) industry: the importance of sperm quality and male fertility to productivity. (Old ID 27082)
14 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024
Expansion of the redclaw aquaculture industry is limited by suboptimal methods to produce fertilized...
Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Hub)
16 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2027
This project will establish, implement and manage the TNQHub (“Hub”) activities including collaborat...
Induction of gonadal maturation and egg release using hormones in redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) to facilitate intensive breeding for commercial juvenile production (Old ID 27423)
17 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
The commercial expansion of redclaw is hampered by suboptimal methods used to produce fertilised egg...
Chemical sterilisation as an alternative to spaying of heifers (Old ID 20448)
30 Jun 2013 - 30 Jul 2016
Beef cattle that are excess to breeding requirements are routinely sterilised surgically without the...