Development of progesterone biosensors for on-farm detection . Australia’s dairy and livestock industries are crucial to the economy, yet many remote farms lack timely access to veterinary services, c

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Development of progesterone biosensors for on-farm detection . Australia’s dairy and livestock industries are crucial to the economy, yet many remote farms lack timely access to veterinary services, creating a need for portable health monitoring tools. In collaboration with Culturon Pty Ltd, this project aims to develop on-farm biosensors for real-time measurement of hormones in fluids from cattle. By combining plasma surface engineering with Culturon’s hormone science expertise, the project expects to create portable electrochemical biosensors to help farmers monitor reproductive health, track pregnancies, and make timely herd management decisions. These biosensors promise to enhance productivity and animal welfare, offering a practical solution for precision livestock management.. Scheme: Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Dr Clara Tran