Centre for Animal Science (CAS)


The Centre for Animal Science (CAS) improves animal health, welfare and productivity outcomes in the animal industries and leads tropical livestock research and development in Australia.

CAS undertakes major research, teaching, consultancy and community-based service programs.

The CAS research portfolio includes:

  • An animal health program focused on pest and disease control through improved detection, monitoring and vaccine technologies plus application of integrated pest management systems. Public health, food safety and biosecurity will be major components of this program.
  • An animal behaviour, welfare and ethics program.
  • An animal improvement program focused on genetics, breeding and reproduction as well as animal nutrition, metabolism and growth.

CAS Director - Professor Stephen Moore

CAS Researchers

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Northern Beef Research Alliance

The Northern Beef Research Alliance (NBRA) is a research collaboration between The University of Queensland, CSIRO and the Queensland Government that will deliver state-wide returns for northern beef producers through a more coordinated approach to research.

Professor Stephen Moore

Director - Centre For Animal Science (CAS)
Focus has been in establishing and leading successful bovine genomics programs, most recently a multi-institutional collaboration involving the University of Alberta, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and Agriculture and Agrifood Canada. Played leadership roles in numerous projects, examining the genetic basis of feed efficiency in cattle.

Recent QAAFI Scientific Publications

Recent QAAFI scientific publications

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