June 2024 poultry industry headlines: Bird flu detected in Australian poultry Poultry Information Exchange success Food with Purpose 2024 Rewarding best of biosecurity ACMF set to host avian influenza summit in August Senate inquiry confirms poor treatment of growers by big retailers Litter project findings pivotal to industry investment Poultry penned in pictures Resilience to…
ABOVE: The Kemin local team of technical services, sales, engineering and industry consultants will be present at the show to guide you through the fit-for-purpose solutions appropriate for your business. Kemin are proud sponsors and exhibitors at the upcoming combined Poultry Information Exchange, Australian Pork Limited and Australasian Milling Conference – Food with Purpose 2024,…
ABOVE: Check with your service provider to confirm if you will be impacted before the 3G network closures. Photo: Hassan Ouajbir Act now, don’t delay – here’s what you need to know. Australia’s 3G networks are closing down. It is important that Australians know if they will be impacted and have time to upgrade their…
ABOVE: DAFF notice of possible importation of live attenuated salmonella vaccines for use in chickens and turkeys. Photo: Victor Talashuk This notice affects stakeholders who have an interest in the possible importation of live attenuated salmonella vaccines for use in chickens and turkeys. The application The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has received a…
May 2024 poultry industry headlines: DAFF assessment of application to import live attenuated salmonella vaccines Women’s empowerment and leadership in agriculture New data on egg exports in Australia Formidable females flourish in welfare Hatching off farm could prepare day-old chicks for future layer hen housing change Stockyard Industries welcomes Mark and Niel Carbon dioxide and…
ABOVE: Cheryl Blundell isolating wheat protoplasts at a CSIRO Black Mountain laboratory. Scientists at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia’s national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops. Plant pathogens – organisms that cause plant diseases – greatly reduce agricultural…
ABOVE: AusSPF has invested heavily in expanding production capability to meet the increasing demand for its eggs. Australian SPF Services Pty Ltd director of operations Greg Lea updated Australasian Veterinary Poultry Association president Angela Scott with its activities recently. Following is Greg’s update as at early March 2024, which has been edited to suit publication.…
ABOVE: RodenBox sensors commence immediate monitoring of rodent activity, transmitting data to the RodenBox hub. In the constant battle against rodent infestations, Australian-based technology RodenBox is introducing a game-changing solution, designed to transform conventional rodent bait stations into smart proactive defence systems. This innovative technology, now pending patent, is set to offer a major leap…
ABOVE: Alltech’s partnership with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program is an investment in the lives of women and the future of agriculture. Alltech is proud to continue to partner with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program. Applications are open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from…
April 2024 poultry industry headlines: New England Free Range farm visit APSS 2024 success for PRA Strong interim result for Ingham’s Hen sale and movement update for egg farmers New yeast cell wall supplement supports broilers CSIRO breakthrough to boost disease resistance in crops Systematic packaging can crack egg choices March AusSPF update for AVPA…