There are no registered or permitted antimicrobial products approved by the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) for treatment of bacterial infections in finfish. This project developed an application for a minor-use permit (MUP) for the use of oxytetracycline (OTC) to...

This project has identified the processing parameters required to optimise rock lobster processing using atmospheric steam cooking to ensure increased weight recovery, reduced melanosis and improved post processing sensory quality. The information arising from this project enables processors...

Crustaceans such as prawn, crab and lobster are recognised as a common cause of allergic reactions to seafood. Overseas studies have shown that the major allergen in prawn is the heat-stable muscle protein tropomysin. A similar protein has been found in other crustaceans. In the current...