Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP230101068

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP230101068

Funding Status
Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Understanding uterine contractility for reducing newborn lamb mortality. The project aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying normal and dysfunctional uterine contractions in labouring ewes. Significantly, ~20% of newborn lambs die within days of birth, costing the Australian sheep industry more than $780 million annually. Difficult lambing is the leading cause of lamb mortality and weak uterine contractions are the most important contributor to difficult labour (dystocia). Intended outcomes include a better understanding of dysfunctional labour contractions in sheep, and this knowledge could then contribute to the identification of more specific targets for genetic testing for dystocia. The benefits should include more specific aids for selective breeding programs for improved productivity and profitability.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2023

End Date: 31-12-2025

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $537,030.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Animal physiology - cell | Animal physiology - biophysics | Zoology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other Keywords

Animal physiology - biophysics | Animal physiology - cell | Expanding Knowledge In the Agricultural, Food and Veterinary Sciences | Sheep for Meat | Sheep for Wool | Zoology

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