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New vaccine
technology for
poultry industry
AUSTRALIANS con- sume more than 6.3 billion eggs a year, which is over 17.3 mil- lion eggs each day.
“With hens required to be vaccinated throughout their grow- ing stages, alternative methods for vaccinat- ing – such as autovac- cination – are being adopted by the Aus- tralian egg industry, and we are seeing great results.”
To ensure the safe and reliable produc- tion of these millions of eggs, Australian egg farmers are embracing technology to help im- prove the vaccination process of hens for bet- ter hen welfare.
“With the emergence of free-range systems, extra vaccines are needed, and autovacci- nation will become in- creasingly important for disease prevention,” Mr McMonnies said.
Vaccination is an ex- pensive but vital part of egg production.
In the industry, manu- ally vaccinating hens is standard.
“By implementing new technology across the industry, we strive to demonstrate respon- siveness to the con- cerns of the Australian community, which con- tributes to a higher trust in the industry.
However, new innova- tive technology is now allowing egg farmers to automatically vaccinate their hens.
The new technology is improving occupational health and safety out- comes while improving hen welfare.
“In fact, our recent community research shows that 8 in 10 Australians believe that technology has improved the welfare and environmental outcomes of egg farms, and this in turn has contributed to close to 65 percent of Austral- ians expressing trust in the egg industry to act responsibly.”
Australian Eggs man- aging director Rowan McMonnies said, “Manual vaccinations are a challenging task for farm staff and the recent pandemic has made it hard to source manual labour to sup- port this part of the pro- duction process.”
“One of the difficul- ties with the manual process is reliability, as the injection can some- times be ineffective.”
For more information on the Australian egg industry, visit australianeggs.org.au
Agrifutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel June 2021.
Applications open for AgriFutures advisory panel
AN exciting opportunity is open to growers, con- sultants, poultry nutrition- ists, industry professionals and environmental spe- cialists, with an interest in contributing to the prof- itability and sustainabil- ity of Australia’s chicken meat industry.
will be staggered through- out 2022.
on the environment
• Improve chicken meat
AgriFutures industry ad- visory panels are to ensure that the RD&E investment remains industry-demand driven, including:
their services to AgriFu- tures Australia at rates determined by the Com- monwealth’s remuneration tribunal.
AgriFutures Australia currently has three posi- tions open to join the Ag- riFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel.
This is a fantastic op- portunity for the next gen- eration of chicken meat industry leaders to become involved.
These objectives are un- derpinned by key focus areas that identify priority areas in which Agrifutures Chicken Meat Program will invest.
• Identifying – providing recommendations to Agri- Futures on suitable RD&E opportunities and activities to address industry issues
It is recommended that any panel member who sits on the Agrifutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel does not submit a research pro- posal in the capacity of project leader during their term on the panel.
This exciting opportu- nity is open to growers, consultants, poultry nutri- tionists, industry profes- sionals and environmental specialists, with an in- terest in contributing to the profitability and sus- tainability of Australia’s chicken meat industry.
• Chicken meat farming (grower)
The advisory panel con- sists of people with a range of skills and experience in the research, farming, veterinary, nutrition and processing sectors of the chicken meat industry.
• Aligning – providing feedback and investment advice on RD&E proposals submitted to AgriFutures to ensure investment is aligned to priorities in the respective program’s strate- gic RD&E plan
To apply
Researchers who are not actively engaged in AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program funded research are also encour- aged to apply.
The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program invests in research, development and extension that maximises opportunities to grow the long-term prosperity of the chicken meat industry.
AgriFutures Australia aims to maintain geo- graphical, age and gen- der diversity to ensure the advisory panel ap- propriately represents the Australian chicken meat industry.
• Awareness – represent- ing the industry to advise and assist in the dissemi- nation, adoption and com- mercialisation of RD&E activities.
As part of the application process, applicants will be required to outline relevant experience in the Austral- ian agricultural sector and expected contribution to the advisory panel.
To maintain continu- ity in the advisory panel, knowledge and to ensure diversity in skill sets, the appointment of successful advisory panel applicants
The program has four key objectives as detailed in the strategic RD&E plan:
Activities of the program are funded by industry levy and Commonwealth funds and any funds contributed from third parties.
Submissions close at 12pm Thursday January 20, 2022.
Successful applicants will also be invited to observe advisory panel meetings prior to their official com- mencement date.
production through the whole supply chain
Agrifutures Chicken Meat Program is looking for applicants who have skills and experience in:
The advisory panel
• Environmental sustain- ability
In partnership with Agri- Futures Australia, the advi- sory panel provides recom- mendations on the alloca- tion of RD&E funding for the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program.
Applicants are required to complete the application form, skills matrix and at- tach their CV (no longer than three pages) via the AgriFutures Australia on- line application system.
• Poultry nutrition.
About
• Improving food safety of Australian chicken meat • Develop and imple-
Roles and responsibilities
Advisory panel mem- bers are recompensed for
For more information, visit agrifutures.com.au
ment measures to im- prove industry’s impact
The core functions of
• Improved ability to meet consumer needs.
• Advising – providing advice on the industry re- quirements for investment through the development and monitoring of strategic RD&E plans
Panel members may be required for up to 25 days per year and some travel is necessary.
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