Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP)
Who we are
QASP specialises in innovative livestock research to advance animal and human health. With purpose-built facilities and a dedicated team, we facilitate research conducted at QASP or remotely, delivering high-quality outcomes across diverse applications.
The QASP advantage
QASP has a strong reputation for enabling high-impact research across diverse disciplines, offering access to advanced large animal facilities and a specialised expert team. We work closely with research partners to design and implement complex studies, providing comprehensive support for projects.
Adaptable research capabilities
Flexible design enables tailored research setups to suit diverse project needs.
Advanced research resources
Extensive research equipment and smart technologies enable innovative and diverse study designs.
Specialised research support team
Expert assistance available 24/7 to support ongoing research activities.
Complementary research services
Additional research services include, among others, meat science, R&D feed production, and off-site research support.
Who we help
Industry, academic and government partners from across Australia and beyond choose QASP as their trusted facility for conducting innovative livestock research. QASP is recognised for its collaborative, solution-focused approach and commitment to research excellence.
Researchers
Our award-winning team of specialised research support staff works with you to design and deliver studies tailored to your project goals. With flexible facility design and adaptable research setups, we provide the capability and support needed to achieve high quality outcomes.
Industry
Through national and international collaborations, we facilitate research by providing biosecure facilities, advanced technologies and expert support. These capabilities enable researchers and industry to validate and commercialise research that delivers meaningful outcomes across animal and translational sciences.
What we offer
QASP provides a biosecure research environment, with experienced and qualified staff able to deliver high quality support to all phases of research projects, including studies conducted off site.
Research facilities
We offer comprehensive research capabilities across animal health and disease management, vaccine development, biosecurity, quarantine and GMO studies (PC1–3), climate and environmental sustainability, nutrition and feed efficiency, welfare and behaviour, reproduction and breeding technologies, methane and emissions pathways, and translational animal models for human health.
Comprehensive research capabilities
We offer advanced research resources and smart technologies for individual data collection across both intensive and extensive research settings, including methane measurement systems for small and large ruminants. Researchers also have access to comprehensive diagnostic services through the onsite Veterinary School.
Strong compliance framework
We operate under a strong compliance framework, backed by ISO 9001 certification, ensuring quality, integrity and confidence in every aspect of research delivery.
Facility and field research solutions
We provide tailored facility and field research solutions, supporting project design, setup and implementation across Australia to enable efficient, seamless and well-coordinated research delivery.
Facilities, equipment and services
Working with us
Our dedicated team of research specialists is qualified to assist with all levels and variations of research.
Get in touch with us to see how we can help.
Queensland Animal Science Precinct
Gatton campus
Email: qasp@uq.edu.au