Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP)

Merry Christmas from the QASP team! We hope, however you spend this holiday season, that it is filled with joy and happiness. After a very busy year, we are all keen for some rest and relaxation ahead of an even bigger and better 2025. Scott Cullen Milou Dekkers Chelsea Baker Lorin Grey Sarah Small Holly Newsome Joe Williams Sheree Boisen Darcy Johnston #merrychristmas #happyholidays #felicitations #rest #recuperate #relax #qasp #animalscience

We are thrilled to announce that our 10 SmartFeed Pro units from C-lock are installed and up and running! This technology has the capability to control individual daily feed intake and allocate a different diet in each feeder to specific animals by the exclusion gate system. It is exciting to see the precise capture of data such as individual Net Feed Intake (NFI) while eliminating the stress of individual housing. These cutting-edge devices are designed to revolutionize the way we think about individual animal data in a group housed environment. Stay tuned as we explore the endless possibilities these smart feeders will bring to our projects. We can't wait to share our journey and the impact it will have on our community and beyond! #UQ #SmartFeederPro #CLock #Technology #Innovation #FutureReady #Teamwork #SmartSolutions

🚀Amazing collaboration with University of New England (AU) A Glimpse into the Future! 🚀 We recently had the privilege of hosting the team from University of New England (AU) – CART (Centre for Animal Research and Teaching) at our facility for a detailed tour of our operations. This opportunity allowed us to share insights and best practices in hopes to continue bettering our systems whilst striving to maintain our close partnership with the incredible team. 🤝 The visit not only showcased our cutting-edge technology and processes but also revealed some exciting similarities between both our operations! While each research facility has its own unique approach, it is clear that we share a commitment to innovation, quality, welfare, and sustainable growth within the industry. A huge thank you to the University of New England (AU) – CART team for the engaging discussions and the opportunity to explore potential areas for future collaboration. Looking forward to seeing where this partnership can take us! #UQ #UNE #CART #Collaboration #Innovation #IndustryLeadership #Sustainability #FutureOfWork #TechTour #Partnership Pictured below: Karl Potts, Lucy Barley, Cesar Jayashi, Stacey Groves, Molly Anderson, Sarah Small, Chelsea Baker, Marce Walker, Holly Newsome, Declan Havas & Brodie Dance.

Exciting New Chicken Trial in our Climate Controlled Room! 🐤 We're thrilled to announce that our latest chicken trial is underway in a state-of-the-art climate controlled room! 🌡️🔬 This innovative trial is designed to study the effects of nano essential oils produced using nano-bubble technology on gut microbiota and early gut development of chickens and how that affects the growth performance and final body weight of the chickens. The trial is in our climate controlled room, with precise environmental conditions, allowing us to gather invaluable data about their health, and growth performance. Stay tuned for updates as we dive into the fascinating world of avian research! #UQ #ChickenTrial #AvianResearch #Gutmicrobiota #Guthealth #InnovationInScience #NatureMeetsTechnology Pictured below: Elham Assadi Soumeh, Stacey Groves, Sarah Small, Sheree Boisen, HAOWEN D., Tianyi Kong, Xinyu Sun and Weitao Sun. 

🌍 What an incredible week! We had the pleasure of hosting three groups of visitors from around the globe. A special highlight was welcoming part of the C-Lock Inc. team all the way from the USA! Thank you for visiting us—we're excited to continue our collaboration together! 🤝✨ #UQ #Innovation #Collaboration #WelcomeVisitors

🌟 Thank You for Joining Us! 🌟 We had a wonderful time at our Pancake Morning Tea! 🥞☕ We celebrated the start of our 3 new team members and the return of a senior member. A big thank you to everyone, Scott Cullen, Brodie, Sarah Small, Natalie, Molly, Sheree Boisen, Keith Officer, Stacey, Declan, Mariano Parra & Marce Walker. Your presence made it special! These events allow us to ask, “Are you okay?” Let’s keep the conversation going and support each other beyond the designated day/month. 💛 Stay tuned for more of what happens at QASP, and let’s continue building this amazing community together! 💬✨ #UQ #AreYouOkay #PancakeMorningTea #CommunitySupport #Welcometotheteam 

🎉 Welcome to the Team, Sarah! 🎉 As our newest member we welcome Sarah Small to QASP as a Technical Officer! With a wealth of experience and a passion for collaboration, Sarah is sure to bring fresh ideas and energy to our projects. She will be focusing on facilitating and overseeing research projects, helping with animal husbandry set up, sampling days and organising staff. Please join us in giving Sarah a warm welcome! Drop a comment below to say hi or share your excitement! Here’s to great teamwork ahead! 🌟 Read more about Sarah and our team at QASP here: https://lnkd.in/eubWgpe6 #UQGatton #Welcome #NewTeamMembers #TeamGrowth #ExcitingTimes #UQ

🐐Goat research check in! 🐐 It's weighing and deworming day for our little herd of female Boer goats who are part of a large-scale project to quantify the greenhouse gas emissions of goats and improve sustainable management practices for the industry. The Goat Sustainability Project is a joint initiative of MLA & UQ researchers. Sarah J. Meale, Anne Beasley, Louwrens Hoffman and PhD student Morteza Moradi are part of the team who will investigate a range of environmental and physiological factors relating to goat greenhouse gas production over three years. QASP staff are managing the day-to-day operations of both on-site and remote property portions of the research, including the set up and maintenance of specialised research equipment and the care and welfare of the animals involved. #UQ #sustainableagriculture #goatresearch #greenhousegasemissions Pictured below: QASP research assistant Molly with a few research goats.

🐖 🌟 Exciting Research Alert! 🌟 🐖 We're thrilled to announce a groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing pig farming and meat quality! – Rachel Stephenson, Mariusz Skwarczynski, Gry Boe-Hansen, Istvan Toth, Halley Ravuri & Lantian Lu are the face of this innovative trial. What’s Happening?: Our team is investigating a novel vaccine designed to induce an immunocontraceptive response in pigs. This innovative approach could lead to a single-shot vaccine that not only produces long-lasting antibodies but also significantly reduces sex hormone levels in male pigs. Looking Ahead: We expect this research to pave the way for more sustainable pig farming practices, benefiting both farmers and consumers alike. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards a healthier, more efficient future in pork production! 🥩❤️ #InnovativeScience #SustainableFarming #PorkQuality #AnimalHealth #VaccineResearch Pictured below: Gry and Halley with some of the research pigs

🌟 Join Our Amazing Team! 🌟🐄 🐤 🐖 We’re on the lookout for a Technical Officer (Extensive Livestock Research) to support and oversee exciting research projects! This position offers the chance for occasional travel to regional locations across Australia, as well as involvement in the intensive trial settings ran here at QASP. If you're passionate about research and ready for new adventures, we want to hear from you! ✈️🔬 #JobOpportunity #ResearchCareers #JoinUs #Hiring #TeamSpirit #MakeADifference 👉 Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/ewFUnCgN https://lnkd.in/eEjMhYU2 https://lnkd.in/e252MUWd