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Poultrypedia is an encyclopedia dedicated to poultry. Browse by category or search a topic using the box on the left.

Education and Training - Learn about poultry keeping for the backyard or a school project or find the information you need for university studies and industry-relevant qualifications.

Research - Find information about poultry-related research activities around the world.

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Chook-chook boom: Poultry explodes in Aussie backyards (30th October 2009)

AUSTRALIA’S backyard and farmyard poultry sector is experiencing a growth surge not seen for decades, driving a 50 per cent increase in values for birds.

Industry players say the growth can be linked to the popularity of chooks at country shows, a... [read more]

Cook with eggs to win big on World Egg Day! (9th October 2009)

Friday October 9 is World Egg Day. Visit www.eggsaseasyas.com.au/world/ for your chance to win a $5000 holiday or up to $5000 on a prepaid VISA card.... [read more]

Non-cage eggs would raise prices: US study (9th October 2009)

The United Egg Producers have released a study that shows if animal rights activists are successful in outlawing caged hens in the United States, consumers will be forced to pay 25 per cent more for eggs, costing consumers $US2.6 billion more each ye... [read more]

eChook News

Issue 32 - October 2009

Welcome to another edition of eChook. The answers were blowin' in the wind at the CRC's Ideas Exchange held at Manly's picturesque Q Station earlier this month. The spectacular backdrop to the current CRC's final Ideas Exchange offered impressive views from Sydney's North Head, but the extreme weather besieging the east coast was a bit more 'nature' than everyone had hoped for...

» Heading for a new year and a new Poultry CRC
» Breaking new ground in the battle against necrotic enteritis
» Talented young vet tackles ILTV in poultry
» Recognition of Prior Learning – How it works for the poultry industry

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Anatomy of the Chicken Learning Resource

Teachers' Resource Kit - free kit for Australian schools, containing books, worksheets, DVDs, posters and much more (coming soon).

Anatomy of the Chicken Learning Resource - View the structure and anatomy of the chicken, as would be observed during dissection.

Family Poultry Training Course - Includes the free Scavenging Chickens Training Handbook, suitable for village and school based poultry keeping.

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Poultry videos - Titles include It all starts with an egg, The journey of Australian eggs from farm to table, From Hatchery to Home, an overview of the Australian chicken meat industry, and Eat this chicken: the truth about hormones and much more!.

The Story of Chicken - (Book) Takes children onto Australian meat chicken farms (with classroom support material).

The Story of Eggs - (Book) Takes you onto Australian egg farms.

Poultry Agskills - (Book) Basic guide to some of the skills and practices of poultry production, including step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures.

Building the Poultry Penthouse - (Book) Guide to building a poultry penthouse (housing 12-25 hens), including material list and step-by-step construction method.

More poultry related educational resources, including books, courses, etc.

Latest News


Judge scolds attorneys in Okla. poultry case
The Associated Press
A federal judge scolded the 30-some attorneys on Oklahoma's pollution case against the Arkansas poultry industry Thursday, accusing them of bombarding him ...
Judge admonishes attorneys in Oklahoma poultry litter caseNewsOK.com

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MiamiHerald.com

Analysts Optimistic about Tyson Management
Pork Magazine
... according to Meatingplace.com Previously, Smith was senior group vice president of Tyson's Poultry and Prepared Foods division, and Lochner was senior ...
Tyson Foods Names New CEOCNNMoney.com (press release)
Tyson Names Smith Chief Executive, Succeeding TollettBloomberg
Tyson Foods names Donnie Smith as CEOThe Associated Press
Ozarks First -Feedstuffs -Reuters
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Portfolio.com

WTO opens probes of EU ban on US poultry, American labelling rules for ...
The Canadian Press
GENEVA — The World Trade Organization opened investigations Thursday into a European Union ban on American poultry, and US labelling rules for cattle and ...
Trade Agency Opens Inquiries on Livestock ComplaintsNew York Times
Hypocritical policies limit market access; Canada can't have it both ways with ...Kelowna.com

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Cold Storage: Total Red Meat & Poultry Supplies Down
CattleNetwork.com
Total frozen poultry supplies on October 31, 2009 were down 8 percent from the previous month and down 16 percent from a year ago. ...


Poultry & Livestock Manure Storage: Management & Safety
CattleNetwork.com
If properly designed, constructed, located (see Selection and Location of Poultry and Livestock Manure Storage, VCE publication 442-307), and managed, ...

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