The CSIRO animal welfare team has shown that enriching the rearing environment of chicks makes for the improved behaviour, health and welfare of adult free range laying hens. A discrepancy in the rearing environments of young and adult laying hens The environment in which animals develop is critical for optimal lifetime behaviour, health and welfare.…
March 2022 poultry industry headlines: Rearing enrichment for free range chickens Poultry Hub Australia heats up Queensland is our biggest commercial egg producer National biosecurity strategy Label law overhaul for plant proteins Activity all broils down to growth rates Fibre in poultry rations and its relationship with broiler performance and gut health Aussie poultry sizzlers…
Many Australians have moved away from purchasing cage-produced eggs. And half the eggs sold in Australian shops are free range, however for economic reasons, commercial operators including restaurants and bakeries tend to purchase cage-produced eggs. Poultry veterinarian Dr Rod Jenner – who has worked with Egg Farmers of Australia – said public perception of the…
AI globally from September to December 2021 Between September 16 and December 8, 2021, the European Centre for Disease Provention and Control reported that 867 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus detections were reported in 27 European Union, European Economic Area countries and the UK, in poultry – 316, in wild – 523, and in captive…
A more diverse poultry industry could help ease supply chain issues and reduce cost pressures on chicken growers, farmers believe. According to growers and industry representatives, a few major processors dominating the chicken processing industry have contributed to the supermarket shortages across Australia. A claim rejected by those processors, who are of the opinion that…
February 2022 poultry industry headlines: Supply chain issues for chicken meat industry Attracting great researchers Egg farmers want to help educate Supply chain issues for chicken meat industry Pastured eggs worth shelling out for COVID impacts chook meat EchoStorm Aerator to winery rescue Supporting a future of higher welfare learning Planning a commercial poultry development…
Australia has one of the most efficient chicken-meat producing and processing industries in the world. Chicken meat is a hugely popular food among Australians, with consumers spending around $6.6 billion annually on chicken meat products. Almost all chicken meat sold in Australia has been grown here and more than 1.23 million tonnes of chicken meat…
It’s time to put your farmer hat on and take care of some cheeky chooks! Get to know your hens’ cheeky personalities and make sure they’re always safe and happy. Build coops and perches, keep food and water full and add lots of fun things to your farm – keeping these smart and curious birds…
More than 20 percent of Queenslanders experiencing hunger are children and, in an effort to reduce this alarming statistic, Sunny Queen Australia – the nation’s favourite smiley-faced eggs – joined with Foodbank Queensland to help make a difference to those experiencing food insecurity in regional areas in the state. A special breakfast and morning tea…
January 2022 poultry industry headlines: Foodbank and Sunny Queen reduce hunger Post-hatch performance using in ovo CrM supplementation Reach out if you’re under stress Cagey commentary nicely laid out Aussie’s cleaning miracle Sale of Hazeldene’s Chicken Farm to private equity firm Final word on washing raw chicken meat Proposals sought for chicken meat program research…