Research interests Development of rapid diagnostic tests for viral diseases of animals and aquatic species Studies of the epidemiology and control of arbovirus infections of livestock Diagnosis, pathogenesis and control of pestivirus infections of livestock Investigation of the pathogenesis of infections of pigs with Bungowannah virus, a novel pestivirus Studies of Ostreid herpesvirus infections of Pacific oysters His research has led to the recognition of several new viruses that have caused major disease outbreaks in animals. Peter has published widely on these topics in major scientific journals and has been an author of more than 300 publications.