politically

Egg security risks when being politically trendy

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

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

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

Kemin broiler chicken and turkey diets product approved

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…

laying hens

Effect of AM/PM diets for free range laying hens

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,…

Mental health

Zoetis supports mental health initiative

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…

avian influenza

EFA helping with avian influenza impact

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…

July 2024

July 2024 poultry industry headlines: EFA helping with avian influenza impact Small Scale Free Range Poultry website Zoetis supports mental health with Beyond Blue Current AI situation in Australia University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science experts on bird flu outbreak Russia banning free range poultry because of avian influenza Committing to better chicken welfare…

chicken

Brand commits to improving meat chicken welfare

ABOVE: A body of research is underpinning the successful utilisation of one of the Australian chicken meat industry largest operational investments – litter. One of the ways RSPCA Approved creates change and improvements within farming industries is by working closely with producers to ensure better animal welfare on farm – whether the animals are housed…

industry

Litter project findings pivotal to industry investment

ABOVE: A body of research is underpinning the successful utilisation of one of the Australian chicken meat industry largest operational investments – litter. A major body of research investigating various aspects of sourcing, management, reuse and disposal is underpinning the successful utilisation of one of the Australian chicken meat industry’s largest operational investments – litter.…