QASP is is a unique world-class research facility at the University of Queensland's Gatton Campus.
QASP has the ability to undertake a diverse range of animal research including nutrition, health and disease management, vaccine development, behavioural and welfare studies, biosecurity investigational work, reproduction and food safety – all of which have to date been conducted at the complex. These are key areas of strategic investment to ensure continued growth, efficiency, diversification and protection of animal industries.
QASP facilitates increased national and international collaboration between scientists in the developed and developing world. It also serves to strengthen the interaction between researchers and industry to ensure that research and development leads to practical outcomes which can seamlessly be implemented at industry level.
QASP is an integral part of the University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus and complements the existing animal teaching and research infrastructure which includes a research dairy, pig unit, poultry unit, equine and native wildlife units. More information about what facilities and services are available can be found on the UQ Gatton Campus website.
Award winning service
UQ Award for Excellence in Service, 2020
Lockyer Valley Business Awards Business of the Year, 2014
ISO 9001 Quality
Management System
What we offer
Qualified support staff for superior animal husbandry and welfare
Contained and non-contained livestock research facilities
The latest in agricultural research technologies
Support for rural & remote research projects
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UQ is ranked #1 in Australia for agricultural research
We're ranked best in Australia and as a top-performing international leader in several of the world's most prestigious league tables and assessments.
Ranked #4 worldwide for agriculture, according to the 2022 NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities.
Funding
QASP is a joint initiative between The University of Queensland (UQ), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and the Queensland Government through the Smart State Research Facilities Fund.
Shared funding of QASP is an excellent example of the scale of research infrastructure achievable with multi-institutional partnerships.