In Australia’s agricultural sector, we have all heard of the term ‘biosecurity’, though how many of us actually stop to think that we are all responsible for it? According to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, biosecurity protects our unique biodiversity, promotes food security and minimises the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. The…
Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, Alltech is dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry. This commitment continues with the publication of a new study, ‘The effect of organic trace mineral supplementation in the form of proteinates on performance and sustainability parameters…
November 2023 poultry industry headlines: New insect industry plans 2023 Ideas Exchange conference Baiada Poultry cracks on to automation Gene editing may correct bird flu Ipswich’s Sunny Queen releases its first sustainability plan How to celebrate Ag Day Australia Challenges coming for poultry industry Why maintaining biosecurity measures on egg production farms is so…
There is renewed interest in utilising food waste as animal feed due to its potential benefits in reducing feed cost and environmental impact while improving global food security. The study ‘Feeding recycled food waste improved feed efficiency in laying hens from 24 to 43 weeks of age’ was conducted by researchers from the University of…
The poultry industry is the number one supplier of quality animal protein sources for human consumption. It does not matter whether you focus on the ethics of food production or the essence of food production, from a global food security and sustainability point of view, it is essential have a prosperous and advanced poultry industry.…
To meet the needs of a growing population of chicken meat lovers, with the average Australian now consuming 1kg of chicken a week, the new AgriFutures Cultivate Program aims to build the poultry workforce one student at a time. AgriFutures has partnered with the chicken meat industry to launch the traineeship, which provides an unparalleled…
Australians are urged to get cracking and boil-up a googy to mark World Egg Day. Egg Farmers of Australia chief executive officer Melinda Hashimoto said the term ‘googy-egg’ was strange and uniquely Aussie. “The English and Scottish have a similar word – ‘goggie’ – as a child’s term for egg,” Ms Hashimoto said. “But Aussie…
October 2023 poultry industry headlines: PCPP’s 2023 Poultry School Cultivating the future chicken meat industry workforce QUEP CEO John Coward resigns Shelling out for smoked eggs Making food security an Australian priority Online registration portal open for APSS 2024 Challenges for Australia’s poultry industry coming Inaugural Chicken Meat Consortium New look website for Australian…
ABOVE: An Australian free range egg farm. Some diseases lead to the destruction of entire flocks and can spread to neighbouring properties. During the first half of this year, we saw outbreaks of various diseases in laying flocks in some parts of Australia that had unwanted consequences for egg producers. Quite a few diseases lead…
September 2023 poultry industry headlines: UNE’s Farming Futures Expo 2023 Chicken welfare top of pecking order at research awards Useful disease information Priceless poultry saves in every way Help shape application of biosec protection levy Australian farm debt skyrockets Local producers excited as micro abattoir draws closer Environmental footprint research into farmed chicken and…