Genomics for Biosecurity

Over the past 25+ years, AGRF has provided genomics service expertise to the biosecurity and food safety sector in Australia and internationally. Some projects include aquatic biosecurity in the aquarium fish trade, outbreak of freckle disease, establishment of a biosecurity tool for detecting dairy herds with past exposure to Mycoplasma bovis.  

AGRF can provide support, through a range of applications including: environmental population studies, plant cultivar identification, screening programs and microbial profiling. AGRF offers a range of advanced genomics tools including high-throughput genotyping and genome sequencing to help drive this research.​​ 

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  • Pathogen Detection and Identification: Genomics allows for rapid and precise identification of pathogens, enabling early detection and response to biosecurity threats. 

    Tracking and Surveillance: Genomic sequencing helps trace the origin and spread of infectious diseases, providing critical information for monitoring outbreaks and preventing the transmission of dangerous pathogens. 

    Biothreat Assessment: Genomics can assess the genetic makeup of potential biothreats.

  • We have a history of working with Australia's frontline agencies such as CSIRO, Department of Biosecurity.​

    We have priority/urgent sample processing at local sites across Australian capital cities.

    Established services and solutions​ for the biosecurity sector, include;

    • Priority Sanger​

    • eDNA metabarcoding​

    • Full length 16S & ITS profiling via long-read sequencing

  • Simply register for your own AGRF account and your Account Manager will be in touch with you. We can extract DNA from your samples, undertake genomic testing and deliver powerful data to help you make informed decisions, faster. 

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