Welcome outcome on wet markets

THE Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud was pleased to see the strong international support, which he led in April at the G20 to investigate wildlife wet markets as part of the broader review of COVID-19. Minister Littleproud said his call for the expert review would provide a greater understanding of how to prevent another devastating event.…

E. coli vaccination is safe for hens in lay

A NEW study from Denmark shows that a live vaccine against escherichia coli can safely be used in hens in lay, a practice that may help limit e. coli transmission in both broiler and egg production. According to the study’s author and a professor at the University of Copenhagen Henrik Christensen, e. coli can be transferred…

Egg and chicken meat industries research roadmap to carbon neutral

THE more than 20 million Australians who regularly eat chicken and eggs will soon lower their dietary carbon footprint thanks to a new carbon-neutral project from Australia’s poultry industries. The research, which is a joint partnership between Australian Eggs and AgriFutures Australia, is one of the most comprehensive carbon footprint assessments ever conducted in Australian agriculture.…

June 2020

June 2020 poultry industry headlines: Egg and chicken meat industries research roadmap to carbon neutral Open for business and support The pressing case for caged eggs in Australia Animal welfare must be front and centre Super-Saver XL furnace heaters Investing in smart farming future Confident chickens are more productive Building blocks to deliver investment in…