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An integrated genomics approach to improve our understanding of the biology of genital campylobacteriosis in beef cattle (2009–2012)

Abstract:
This project uses genome analysis to develop an innovative toolbox for the diagnosis of bovine genital campylobacteriosis to improve our understanding of its epidemiology, pathogenesis and control. Research to date has revealed a previously unrecognised high prevalence of the pathogen Campylobacter fetus subspecies venerealis in Australian cattle which did not correlate with herd health. This has confounded the ability to advise management for optimal reproductive performance. This research will firstly confirm the genome differences between closely related subspecies and field isolates using vaccination and animal infection models. An epidemiological study will associate results with reproductive status of Australian herds. '',
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Ala Tabor

    Professorial Research Fellow
    Centre for Animal Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

  • Dr Gry Boe-Hansen

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Veterinary Science
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Ristan Greer

    Honorary Associate Professor
    Mater Research Institute-UQ
    Faculty of Medicine
Funded by:
Australian Research Council