Our research

Our research - School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Our far reaching, world-class research transforms the health and wellbeing of people, livestock, companion animals and wildlife.

As international leaders, we explore broad areas of multidisciplinary research. Our research is supported by high-quality infrastructure at Roseworthy and other cutting-edge research facilities off campus.

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Australian Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Ecology (ACARE)

ACARE is at the forefront of antimicrobial resistance surveillance in livestock. We develop new and repurposed antimicrobials and work with livestock industries to develop viable alternatives and stewardship policies.

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Davies Livestock Research Centre

Ruminant animal experts explore the interactions between genetics, physiology, management and the natural environment. We’re working to improve animal productivity, welfare and the quality of food for consumers.

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SA Drought Innovation Hub

We are part of a dynamic network working towards a common vision to strengthen the drought resilience of our farms and regional communities in South Australia.

Our research strengths

Our scientists work across the following multidisciplinary themes

  • Sustainable animal production  
  • Applied animal behaviour and welfare  
  • Translational clinical sciences 
  • Transformative education and wellbeing sciences 
  • One Health 
  • Wildlife and conservation health  
  • Dynamics of health and disease  

Across all themes, our research has been rated by the Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) as: 

  • Well above world standard – Veterinary Science ERA Score 5 
  • At world standard – Animal production. ERA Score 4

Engage with us

We are available to discuss new research opportunities and collaborations.  

 Gain access to world-class researchers, technology and a wide range of specialist institutes and centres such as our Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital pathology laboratories. 

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School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Location

Location
College of Science
Adelaide University
Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide SA 5000

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 6713

Email

Email: savs@adelaide.edu.au

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