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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)

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.

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.

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).

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.

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’.

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.

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)