Influencing factors of feed intake and digestion in prawns

Project overview

Project title

Influencing factors of feed intake and digestion in prawn, Penaeus monodon.

Project description

This Project will investigate poorly understood mechanisms regulating feed consumption in prawns through a multi-disciplinary approach studying feeding behaviour, digestive physiology, nutritional needs and metabolism regulation. The expected outcomes are to better understand dietary factors and physiological mechanisms promoting feed consumption and return of appetite in juvenile prawns. This may lead to the application of new feed and feeding strategies to enhance aquaculture performance and sustainability.  

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Benjamin Mos
Name of university	University of Queensland
Email address	b.mos@uq.edu.au
Faculty	Faculty of Science

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Cedric Simon Ha Truong
Email address	cedric.simon@csiro.au ha.truong@csiro.au
CSIRO Business Unit	Agriculture and Food

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Matthew Briggs
Name of business/organisation	Ridley Agriproducts Pty Ltd
Email address	Matthew.Briggs@ridley.com.au

Further details

Primary location of student	CSIRO Bribie Island, North Road, Bribie Island QLD 4507 CSIRO St Lucia, 306 Carmody Road, St Lucia QLD 4067
Industry engagement component location	Ridley Feed Mill, Unit 4, 31 Robart Court, Narangba QLD 4504 Prawn farm TBD
Other locations	University of Queensland, Moreton Bay Research Station, 37 Fraser Street, Dunwich, QLD 4163
Ideal student skillset	Bachelor degree with honours or masters in relevant field (aquaculture, animal science, nutrition, physiology). Some experience in aquaculture or animal husbandry and management as well as molecular biology, respiratory or digestive physiology and analytical laboratory biochemistry is desirable.
Application Close Date	Open until position filled
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