Poultry disease a concern for free range hens

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…

Avian influenza overview

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…

Supply chain issues for chicken meat industry

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

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…