Ferdinand, an Indian runner duck from Dapto, ruffled a few feathers by winning best bird at the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show. In the show’s 199-year history, it was the first time a duck had taken the coveted prize, and with the spread of the news the accolades streamed in. Standing upright, Ferdinand does not…
The research project hopes to create tissue tests to support disease surveillance measures by identifying strains of bird flu that could become more dangerous. Led by the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute, the project will focus on both mild and more severe strains associated with recent outbreaks. The results could identify the risks linked to…
HaveE you ever found yourself standing in the egg aisle at the supermarket wondering which would be best for animal welfare? If you prefer eggs to have come from a farm where hens have space to move around freely to scratch, perch, dust bathe and peck – then RSPCA Approved certification is a must have.…
The industry has launched two game-changers for Australian farmers – a farm sustainability dashboard and a biosecurity virtual reality tool – to help egg farmers to continue to improve on-farm and business practices. These two tools are announced in the third sustainability framework report. The Australian Eggs sustainability framework report examines the relationship between the…
Get your knives and forks at the ready schnitty lovers, because there’s a 10-week chicken schnitzel festival heading down under – and it looks spectacular. The Bavarian has announced they’ll soon be kicking off a festival based on the pub food favourite, with the event appropriately dubbed ‘Schnitty Fest’. Drawing on its German credentials and…
The Insect Protein Association of Australia provides support, referral and advocacy for individuals and companies who are engaged or interested in working with insects as a product, or farming insects for sale as a protein for livestock feed. The insect for feed steering committee is a sub-committee within the IPAA. It is currently investigating relevant…
In response to a new study published in PLOS Medicine on egg and cholesterol consumption and mortality, Australian Eggs urges caution in how the study findings should be interpreted by Australian consumers and health care professionals. According to accredited practicing dietitian Sharon Natoli, while the study was conducted over a long period of time and…
According to a University of Melbourne academic, the poultry industry could teach the world a great deal about the future of coronavirus infection control. Working in avian medicine in the Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Professor Amir Hadjinoormohammadi said infectious bronchitis virus found in chickens had many similarities to COVID-19. “The learnings we acquire…
The RSPCA welcomes the news that from February 17 all chicken used by McDonald’s Australia will be sourced from higher welfare RSPCA approved farms. RSPCA Australia chief executive officer Richard Mussell said the move by McDonald’s Australia will have a profound impact on the lives of millions of Australian meat chickens every year. “We applaud…
The prestigious Gary Sansom Scholarship aims to uncover future chicken meat industry leaders and champion important research working to boost the productivity and sustainability of chicken meat production. Applications for the 2021 Gary Sansom Scholarship are now open. The Gary Sansom Scholarship identifies high quality students and, with the support of a generous bursary, allows…