Animal Nutrition
Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances affect production of all domestic animals. Mineral and vitamin deficiencies in particular, affect immune responses and disease resistance. Research in this area focuses on nutrition and immunity of horses, poultry and wild birds.
Programs Available:
- Nutrition and the development of immunity in hand-reared neonatal calves
- Nutritional requirements and immunity of Australian wild birds
- The nutrition of working dogs
Contact program supervisor for information on applying: Dr Theresa Frankel.