An overview follows. For more detailed information, refer to our annual reports.
2008
Maps showing the distribution, abundance and impacts of key invasive animals across Australia are now available through the Australian Natural Resources Data Library managed by the Bureau of Rural Sciences.
Humane invasive animal control codes of practice were revised as part of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy.
2007
PIGOUT® - the first shelf-stable reliably dosed feral pig bait has been launched by Animal Control Technologies Ltd, with support from the IA CRC.
Dr Glen Saunders, Program Leader of our Terrestrial Program has won the 2007 Australian Wildlife Management Society 'Caughley' award for excellence in wildlife management - a lifetime achievement award of high standing. See our media release (right) for more information.
CarpSim 2.0 - a software package for modelling the likely outcomes from a range of management activities on carp (Cyprinus carpio) populations in Australia - has been delivered with support from the Invasive Animals CRC.
IA CRC partner organisation Pestat Pty Ltd has developed a novel spray product - HopStop® - which humanely euthanizes cane toads.
Pestat has also developed and registered FeralMone® - a spray attractant that can assist with detection and management of foxes and wild dogs. It is intended for use at sand plots, bait stations and trap sites.
IA CRC partner Animal Control Technologies Australia has successfully obtained permits for the use of its RATTOFF® product to be used for rodent control in teak plantations and banana plantations.
Andrew Bengsen, an IA CRC PhD student, was awarded our inaugural Chief Executive's Prize for achievement.
Dr Al Glen, an IA CRC Postdoctoral student, was the recipient of the Chairman's Prize for excellence in science.
Mr Peter West of NSW Department of Primary Industries received the Participant's Prize for outstanding contribution to invasive animal management.
2006
Professor Rick Shine, Project Leader within our Terrestrial Program working at our partner organisation the University of Sydney, has been awarded the 2006 Eureka prize for Biodiversity Research, presented by the Australian Museum and Royal Botanic Gardens.
