Scope and objectives
The scope of the Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram is ‘health’, with
a focus on infectious diseases. The objectives are to:
- coordinate Aquatic Animal Health
Subprogram research projects (project applications, project
management, communication, etc…);
- set strategic directions for
aquatic animal health R&D in Australia; and
- facilitate the dissemination of
information on, and results from, aquatic animal health R&D.
The subprogram is responsible for
coordinating research projects funded under the following 2 separate
components:
a) ‘traditional’ FRDC research and development funds.
Health-related projects submitted to the FRDC, excluding those for
which a species-specific subprogram already exists. In these
cases, these subprograms (eg Atlantic salmon; tuna; abalone; rock
lobster) would have prime carriage for health research projects
specific to their species, and the health subprogram would ensure
cross-linkage and provide advice where necessary.
b) Federal Budget Initiative ‘Building a National Approach to
Animal and Plant Health’. This comprises projects funded out of
$3m available over 4 years for aquatic animal health research into
the following 4 program areas:
- diagnostic capability
- emergency preparedness (AQUAVETPLAN
manuals)
- emergency preparedness
(training, eg simulation exercises)
- establishment of a joint
industry/ government body for aquatic animal health management
Health Highlights : Aquatic animal
health subprogram newsletter
More information may be obtained by
contacting the project/subprogram leader, or the
FRDC.
CONTACT DETAILS
|
Project |
Leader |
Contact |
Phone/Fax |
Postal Address |
Delivery Address |
| Aquatic Animal Health |
Eva-Maria Bernoth |
Iska Sampson |
ph: 02 6272 3848
fx: 02 6273 5237 |
Office of the Chief
Veterinary Officer Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry -
Australia
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2605 |
Office of the Chief
Veterinary Officer Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry -
Australia
Edmund Barton Building, Canberra ACT 2605 |
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