Research and innovation

Improving the ruminal microbiome to increase feed utilisation and reduce the need for in-feed antibiotics.

We work with globally recognised researchers and institutions to develop innovative technology that:

ProAgni research and development

Our research is supported by leveraged, non-dilutive funding through programs such as SAAFE CRC, FFAR Greener Cattle Initiative and Food Agility CRC.

Current Research

Minimal Fibre Diet in Commercial Feedlots

The Thomas Elder Institute conducted a lamb feeding trial in 2018 to evaluate the suitability

Trials And Results: High Fermentable Diets, Antibiotic Free (ABF)

Our research project with West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) evaluated the effects of replacing a

Weight Gain and Carcass Yield with Monensin

The aim of this research study was to quantify the effects on weight gain and

Our Scientific Community

Dr Roderick Mackie

Professor in Animal Science, University of Illinois

BSc, MS, PhD

Dr Francisco Trujillo

Chemical Engineering, UNSW

BSc. MS. and PhD Chemical Engineering

Dr Jane Quinn

Associate Professor in Veterinary Physiology, CSU Wagga

BSc, PhD

Dr Antoine van Oijen

Distinguished Professor, Molecular Horizons, University of Wollongong

BSc, PhD

Dr Netsanet Shiferaw Terefe

Principal Research Scientist, Department Agriculture and Food, CSIRO

BSc, MS, PhD

Dr Danyang Ying

Principal Research Consultant / Scientist, CSIRO

B Engineering, PhD Material Science

Dr John Richeson

Professor of Animal Science, WTAMU

BSc, MS, PhD Animal Science

Dr Kendall Samuelson

Assistant Professor of Animal Science, WTAMU

BSc, MS, PhD Animal Science, Biochemistry

Dr Roger Hegarty

Professor – School of Environmental and Rural Science, UNE

BAgrSc, PhD Ruminant Nutrition, GDEd

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Dr Matthias Hess

Associate Professor Hellman Fellow, UC Davis

BSc, MS, PhD Microbiology and Biotechnology

Dr Athol Klieve

Honorary Associate Professor, Centre for Animal Science QAFFI

BSc, MS, PhD Rumen Microbiology

Dr Diane Ouwerkerk

Principle Molecular Biologist, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, QLD

BSc, MS, PhD Molecular Biology

ProAgni is committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Target 2.4

By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality

Target 3.9

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.

Target 12.2

By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

Target 12.8

By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.

Target 13.3

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.

Target 15.3

By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world.