Animal Health & Production
Joe O'Reagain
- Lecturer, Tropical Agronomist
- joe.oreagain@jcu.edu.au
Leo Foyle
- Associate Professor, Vet Public Health
- leo.foyle@jcu.edu.au
David Blignaut
- Senior Lecturer, Cattle Health and Production
- david.blignaut@jcu.edu.au
Carolynne Joone
- Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Reproduction
- carolynne.joone@jcu.edu.au
Christopher Gardiner
- Lecturer, Livestock Production Sy
- christopher.gardiner@jcu.edu.au
Saranika Talukder
- Senior Lecturer, Animal Nutrition
- saranika.talukder@jcu.edu.au
Sandra De Cat
- Senior Lecturer, Small Ruminant Medicine
- sandra.decat@jcu.edu.au
Mohanathas Gobikrushanth
- Senior Lecturer, Veterinary Reproduction Theriogenology
- mohanathas.gobikrushanth@jcu.edu.au
Improving the productivity of the Northern Australian livestock sector with the establishment of new legumes varieties (Old ID 23448)
Christopher Gardiner
17 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2020
Pasture legumes are quality feed and have benefits for livestock and the environment but few sown legumes are adapted to the vast clay soil regions of the north. JCU has 5 new varieties specifically developed for this region. The project aims is to: • Evaluate establishment techniques for these new legumes • Conduct grazing, pen, plot and soil trials evaluating new varieties • Demonstrate the benefits of legumes in terms of enhance livestock productivity • Undertake climate risk analysis • Engage students with a research focus on nutrition, soils and livestock productivity Uptake of legume technology will result in significant economic, environmental & social benefits
Exploring the impact of reproduction rates on carbon footprint in southeast Australian dairy herds
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Nov 2022
The project aimed to quantify the potential improvements in greenhouse gas emissions through improved reproductive rates in North Victoria and Gippsland dairy region.
Use of oaten hay to support sustainable development of dairy production (AgriFutures Australia
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021
The project aimed to educate and promote the use of Australian oaten hay in the export market through forage quality, rumen fermentation, digestibility, weight gain and milk production studies. The findings will be useful for fodder exporters and the broader public and bring collaboration opportunities with key experts in the Australian export fodder and dairy industries.
Analysis of dairy greenhouse gas emission cost and mitigation strategies
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022
The project aims to investigate variations of input parameters’ effect on dairy farm enteric methane emissions estimation
Methane Emissions Project
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2020 - 30 Jun 2021
The project explored the methane emission in different feeding systems used in Murray Dairy region.
How do interactions during grazing influence dairy herd performance
Saranika Talukder
02 Jul 2018 - 28 Jun 2019
This project was designed to develop thresholds to predict the grazing, standing, walking, and lying behaviour of dairy cows from motion sensor (IceTag) output.
Use of oaten hay to support sustainable development of dairy production
Saranika Talukder
01 Jan 2021 - 28 Mar 2025
The project will utilise international literature review, in vitro rumen fermentation experiment, dairy cattle experiments, and case study modelling to quantify and demonstrate oaten hay carbohydrates value proposition to total mixed ration based dairy production, with a specific aim to use oaten hay to optimise production and efficiency.
An evaluation of the chemical composition and invitro methane production of novel legumes and a plant bi-product
Saranika Talukder
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
Our proposed research aims to explore novel tropical plants, with a particular focus on legumes, and their in vitro fermentability, methane production, and chemical composition. Through the evaluation of various leguminous pasture plants and plant products, our goal is to pinpoint those with the potential to mitigate methane production in northern livestock. This preliminary investigation will position us favourably to pursue larger, more comprehensive grant opportunities through Australian Government and industry funding bodies. The project will produce impactful publications and scientific insights into in vitro research, and the nutritional profiles of investigated legumes and plant products. With global warming and greenhouse gas emissions at the forefront for both government and industry priorities, ongoing interest in research within these fields guarantees continued opportunities for larger project calls and the expansion of related research capacity at JCU.
A sequential study of the microbiome profile in barramundi fry (Lates calcarifer) in different salinities
Leo Foyle
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2025
This project investigates whether the gut microbiome of juvenile barramundi is influenced by varying salinities. It assess gut mucosal morphology and also looks for the presence of Vibrio spp. toxin genes.
A study of the microbiome profile in barramundi fry (Lates calcarifer) fed diets with a different pH
Leo Foyle
01 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
Varying dietary pH is known to affect gut microflora in animal industries. This project looks at any potential changes to gut microbiome in juvenile barramundi fed diets with different pH.
Prevalence of early postpartum health disorders in Holstein cows and associations with production, reproduction, and survival outcomes on Alberta dairy farms / Prevalence des troubles dc sant post-partum precoces chez les vaches Holstein et associations avee les r&ultats de production, de reproduction et de survic dans les fermes laitieres de I'Alberta
- 2021
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- Researchers:Mohanathas Gobikrushanth
Exploring the impact of replacement rates on carbon footprint in south-east Australian dairy herds
- 2025
- CSIRO Publishing
- Researchers:Saranika Talukder
Evaluation of infrared thermography for predicting ovulation time in dairy cows
- 2013
- University of Sydney
- Researchers:Saranika Talukder
Milk oxidant and antioxidant status in dairy cows with ovulatory versus anovulatory oestrous cycles
- 2014
- 1st Dairycare Conference
- Researchers:Saranika Talukder
Start Date:
01 Jan 2016
Title:
Walsh Fellowship - PhD
Start Date:
01 Jan 2015
Start Date:
01 Jan 2014
Title:
Research Sponsorship
Start Date:
01 Jan 2012
Title:
University Bursary
Start Date:
01 Jan 2005
Start Date:
01 Jan 2025
Start Date:
01 Jan 2022
End Date:
01 Jan 2024
Start Date:
01 Jan 2010
End Date:
01 Jan 2011
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