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Dr Kurt Zuelke, Director, Australian Animal Health Laboratory

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:16:00 +1100

Dr Zuelke brings extensive research, management and policy experience gained throughout his career working in veterinary sciences, biotechnologies and livestock and wildlife diseases to his role as Director of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL).

AAHL Collaborative Biosecurity Research Facility

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100

The specialised biosecurity infrastructure at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is available to the international research community for working with pathogens that require the highest levels of containment.

CSIRO explores avian influenza protection

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

This two-page information sheet outlines CSIRO research efforts using gene silencing to help stop the spread of avian influenza.

CSIRO explores protecting poultry from avian influenza

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

A three-page article by CSIRO Livestock Industries providing in-depth information on our research aimed at protecting poultry from avian influenza.

Livestock Horizons: Australian Animal Health Laboratory Science Update 2011

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This two-page newsletter highlights the vital role CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory plays as Australia's frontline defence.

Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) brochure

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100

This brochure details AAHL's achievements, capabilities and responsibilities. (6 pages)

Proforma certificate from veterinary surgeon

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Information on the veterinary certificate that must accompany all blood samples sent to the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) for testing.

Diagnostic Services

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response (DSR) Group provides a comprehensive diagnostic service for emergency animal diseases, routine quarantine testing, technical advice, education and training.

Large Animal Facility

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

Take a rare glimpse inside the large animal facility within CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory.

Rabies and quarantine tests for dogs and cats

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO offers a testing service to pet owners that certifies their dog or cat to international quarantine standards for import or export.

About AAHL

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is a national facility and front line defence – helping to protect Australia from the threat of exotic and emerging animal diseases.

Dr Sam McCullough: managing diagnostic services

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Sam McCullough is Manager of Diagnostic Services for the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Group (DSR) at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria.

Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Group delivers CSIRO's national responsibilities in the area of emergency terrestrial animal and fish diseases, including diseases of wildlife and zoonotic diseases.

Import permit for quarantine samples

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

A permit must be included with blood or tissue samples submitted to CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) for animal disease quarantine testing.

Foot & Mouth Disease experts to meet in Melbourne

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The latest developments in Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) research, diagnostics, surveillance and control measures will be discussed at the inaugural international FMD Symposium and Workshop to be held in Melbourne from 12-14 April 2010.

Dr Paul Monaghan: using microscopy to illuminate host-pathogen interactions

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Paul Monaghan is a microscopist with expertise in using imaging to study host-pathogen interactions. He works within the microbiologically secure Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria.

Dr Andrew Leis: reconstructing viruses in 3D

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Andrew Leis is a microscopist with expertise in electron tomography and correlative microscopy. He works within the microbiologically secure Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria.

Ms Sandra Crameri: using microscopy to detect disease agents

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Ms Sandra Crameri is an electron microscopist working within the microbiologically secure Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria. As Diagnostic Laboratory supervisor, her focus is on diagnostic activities within the imaging facility.

AAHL Biosecurity Microscopy Facility: microscopy facilities under biocontainment

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian Government is funding expansion of Geelong's internationally recognised Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL), including development of a specialist microscopy service within the microbiologically secure environment.

Dr Greg Smith: ensuring the containment of animal disease agents

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Greg Smith is responsible for microbiological and disease security at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria.

CSIRO/Gordon TAFE partner-up to boost biosafety

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000

A Research Collaboration Agreement between CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong and the Gordon Institute of TAFE aims to strengthen biosafety and bio-containment expertise within Australia and globally.

AAHL Fish Diseases Laboratory

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO's AAHL Fish Diseases Laboratory provides diagnostic services and R&D to support and protect Australia’s growing aquaculture industry and our natural aquatic resources.

Dr Chris Cowled: investigating the immune system of bats

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Dr Chris Cowled is a Postdoctoral Fellow with CSIRO Livestock Industries, investigating the innate immune system of bats and how they develop persistent viral infections.

Collaboration key to keeping new diseases in check

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Collaboration across a diverse range of scientific disciplines is among the most important factors in efforts to detect and control outbreaks of new infectious diseases like Influenza A (H1N1), according to one of the world’s leading virologists, University of Texas Medical Branch Dr Thomas Ksiazek.

Infectious disease experts join forces

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Influenza viruses, Hendra virus, dengue hemorrhagic fever and a number of new and emerging diseases are among the hot topics for discussion over the next three days, on the Gold Coast, at Australia’s international Infection-Immunity Conference (ii09).

Dr John White, leader of the Laboratory Automation and New Technologies team

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

Dr John White is responsible for leading the Laboratory Automation and New Technologies team within the Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Theme at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

AAHL workers reunite for 25th anniversary

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +1100

More than 160 former workers will visit CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong this morning to celebrate their part in constructing the facility at the AAHL Construction 25 Years On Reunion.

Minimising the spread of deadly Hendra virus

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

Groundbreaking CSIRO research into how the deadly Hendra virus spreads promises to save the lives of both horses and humans in the future.

Lab provides rapid response to emergency animal disease outbreaks

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1100

The Diagnostic Emergency Response Laboratory (DERL) was officially opened by the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr, on 23 July 2008. Watch as Dr Martyn Jeggo, Director of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL), takes you on a virtual tour of this new state-of-the-art laboratory. (13:50)

AAHL Regional Program

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO Livestock Industries' Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is supporting Southeast Asian countries in their efforts to control and eradicate infectious animal diseases.

Animal health laboratory internationally recognised

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Australian scientists will be better prepared to tackle exotic animal diseases, such as avian influenza (AI), following international recognition of CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong as a ‘OIE Collaborating Centre for Capacity Building for Veterinary Laboratories’.

Quarantine testing at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL)

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO offers a testing service for animal owners that certifies their animals to international quarantine standards for import or export.

AAHL/Deakin Uni. sign collaboration agreement

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

An official Research Collaboration Agreement between CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) and Deakin University was signed in Geelong today.

Foot & Mouth Disease outbreak model takes shape

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

Researchers have completed the first stage of development work on a comprehensive model of the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle to evaluate policy surrounding the management of FMD and other exotic diseases should an outbreak occur in Australia.

CSIRO researchers win ‘Smart Geelong’ awards

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO’s Dr Anthony Keyburn and Chris Cowled were among the winners at the Smart Geelong Network’s Researcher of the Year Awards dinner on Saturday 16 August.

CSIRO opens rapid response animal disease centre

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1000

The Federal Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr, officially opened CSIRO Livestock Industries’ Diagnostic Emergency Response Laboratory (DERL) at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong today.

Avian influenza activities at CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory performs two vital functions to prevent avian influenza from spreading in birds – disease diagnosis and research.

The CSIRO Times: 13th international WAVLD symposium

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

This edition covers a number of the Australian Animal Health Laboratory's activities in 2007, some of which featured at the 13th International Symposium for the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. (4 pages)

A look inside CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) is a national facility crucial in protecting Australia's livestock industry from exotic animal disease threats.

Recombinant antibodies

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO has the capability to create recombinant antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Obtaining blood samples from your poultry to submit to CSIRO for disease testing

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1100

Instructions on how to take blood samples from your poultry and how to ship them to CSIRO for quarantine testing.

Quarantine testing for live poultry

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO's Australian Animal Health Laboratory offers a testing service that can certify live poultry to international quarantine standards for import or export.

Obtaining pet blood samples to send to CSIRO for disease testing

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1100

Instructions on how to take blood samples from your pet before shipping them to CSIRO for quarantine testing.

Submitting your pet’s blood samples to CSIRO for disease testing

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +1100

Instructions on how to send your pet’s blood samples to CSIRO for quarantine testing