ABOVE: Its versatility and affordability make chickens a global favourite. Photo: Roman Odintsov, Pexels Historically, Australians didn’t eat chicken. As a nation we have gone from believing chicken meat to be a bit ordinary to gorging on millions of chickens each year. Data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development shows the average Australian…
ABOVE: Charles Sturt University has been working with DAFF since 2022, utilising the university’s teaching and research strengths to train more than 840 frontline biosecurity officers. Recently, Australia’s defence against crippling biosecurity threats was strengthened with the launch of the Charles Sturt University Biosecurity Hub, a co-investment in research and training of almost $30 million…
October 2024 poultry industry headlines: Funding is vital for advancement PoultryHub Australia out and about ACMF hosts national avian influenza summit ZorbiFresh Active – a key to healthier poultry New Woolworths deal impacts Inghams poultry supply AJ Bush improves sustainability and efficiency Egg farmers call for national action on disease threat Australia’s chicken love story…
ABOVE: Removing a safe and reliable system of egg production – cage eggs – from the market is impacting food security in Australia. We have all heard the term of being ‘politically trendy’ with regards to our politicians. But what does it actually mean? According to various definitions, the term refers to the fact that…
September 2024 poultry industry headlines: Egg security risks when being politically trendy Investing in poultry industry professionals Manu speaks with Ingham’s poultry farmer and vet National update on avian influenza Safety Smart Broiler Chicken Farming Award Australian Chicken Meat Sustainability Framework launched Australian meat chickens to taste better lives ACMF CEO speaks to RSPCA Goolgowi…
August 2024 poultry industry headlines: Australian chicken meat industry workforce development strategy unveiled with safety prize initiative Sustainability insights at Farming Futures Expo Five years of progress with Egg Farmers of Australia Centre for Disease Preparedness expert on bird flu Farmsafe Australia’s ‘In safe hands’ campaign Ducks always in my sights EchoStorm venturi aerator solves…
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, conducted extensive research that served as the basis for the US Food and Drug Administration Centre for Veterinary Medicine’s approval of the use of chromium propionate as…
ABOVE: Dr Amy Moss completed a study on the effect of AM/PM diets for free-range laying hens. Nutrient requirements change gradually to meet an animal’s needs throughout growth. However, the inherent assumption here is that there are no fluctuations within a day. But is this the case? To explore the nutrient requirements for laying hens,…
ABOVE: Zoetis has partnered with Beyond Blue to once again champion mental health initiatives in rural Australia. In recent years, Australians in rural and regional areas have faced unprecedented challenges that have taken a toll on mental health and well-being. Factors such as inflation, cost-of-living pressures, climate change and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19…
ABOVE: The author’s message is clear, the current disease outbreak serves to highlight that, by losing conventional caged production in the marketplace, Australia is exposed to a reduction in production capacity. Following the impact of the current outbreak of avian influenza in Victoria, Egg Farmers of Australia has reached out to its members whose farms…