Research

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Research activities associated with commercial poultry production in Australia are funded from a variety of sources, including the poultry industries. Organisations such as the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC Chicken Meat Research Program), the Australian Egg Corporation (AECL) and the Poultry CRC then allocate these funds into key research areas. Research is conducted at both state and federal agencies and university institutions.

Poultry CRC researcher Anthony Keyburn Photo: Frank Filippi, CSIRO

Poultry-related research in Australia

The research projects below are listed according to the area of research and (if available) include the project title, project leader, research institution and funding body.

International poultry related research

Canadian research and related information

Dr. Colleen Annett: Identifying causes for increased incidence of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens fed wheat- and barley-based diets compared to corn-based diets.
Dr. Carlton Gyles: A new approach to immunization against E. coli infections in broilers.
Dr. Steve Leeson: The effect of a sequential reduction in protein and amino acids on laying hen performance as a means of tempering egg size.
Dr. Max Hincke : Understanding eggshell matrix protein genes for improvements in shell quality.
Crystal Riczu & Doug Korver: Effects of midnight feeding on the bone density and egg quality of brown and white table egg layers.
Dr. Bruce Rathgeber: Osteoclast inhibition in laying hens by yeast beta glucan to reduce osteoporosis.
Dr. Eva Nagy: Susceptibility/resistance of breeds of chickens to fowl adenovirus.
Dr. Serguei Golovan: Development of an RNA interference methodology to inhibit replication of Avian Influenza virus in chickens.
Dr. Andrew Preston: Identification of candidate components of a novel Bordetella avium vaccine to prevent turkey coryza.
Dr. Nigel Cook : Non-invasive tests of stress in laying hens.
Shayan Sharif : Investigations into the effects of antibiotics on the chicken gut microflora and development of gut-associated immune response.
Dr. Ann Letellier : Impact of antimicrobial agents as growth promoters on antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial intestinal flora of broiler chickens.
Dr. Bruce Rathgeber & Dr. Vasantha Rupasinghe: Development and evaluation of value-added poultry feed from apple by-products.
Dr. Fred Silversides & Dr. Yonghong Song: Transplantation and cryopreservation of chicken gonads.
Mansel Griffiths: Methods for rapid, quantitative detection of Listeria, Salmonella and Campylobacter contamination in poultry.
Dr. Darren Wood: The role of altered hemostasis in the pathogenesis of poultry diseases such as fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome.
Dr. Marie Archambault: Bacteriophages as an alternative to antibiotics for the control of necrotizing enteritis.
Dr. Serguei Golovan: Development of novel immunostimulatory oligonucleotides (ODN) to enhance of vaccine efficacy.
Dr. Valtcho Jeliazkov: Development of Management tools for Reducing P Availability in Animal Manures.
Dr. Steve Leeson: Optimizing or manipulating broiler growth.

European Union research & related information

Dr. Michel Picard: Broiler breeder production: Solving a paradox
Dr. Rima Zoorob: Chicken IMAGE: Improvement of chicken immunity and resistance to disease based upon analysis of gene expression
Yves Nys: EggDefence: Improving quality and safety of hen eggs in new production systems by reinforcing the antimicrobial natural defence and by developing tools for grading eggs.

Indian research & related information

Maurice Landes, Suresh Persaud, and John Dyck: India's Poultry Sector: Development and Prospects

United States research & information

Georgia Tech Agricultural Technology Research Program

PoultryTech-Automation Issue: Vol. 20, No. 1, 2008

Angela Colar (Ed.): "Innovative Computer Vision System Provides Portion and Process Control for Further Processed Product Lines,"
Angela Colar (Ed.): "Automated Missed Bone Screening System to Aid in Quality Control,"
Angela Colar (Ed.): "Intelligent Transfer System Seeks to Automate Post-Chiller Rehang,"
John Stewart: "3D Computer Vision Technology Promises to Revolutionize Process Control,"
Randy Wynn: "New Approach Offers Opportunity for More Efficient Waste Heat Recovery from Refrigeration Systems,"

PoultryTech-Environmental Issue: Vol. 20, No. 2, 2008

Angela Colar (Ed.): "Researchers Take a Closer Look at the Impact of Sanitizing Chemicals on Wastewater Treatment Systems,"
Angela Colar (Ed.): "University Researchers Team Together to Establish Water Conservation Strategies for Poultry Processors,"
Paul Bredwell: "A Look at the Importance of Water Conservation and Reuse in Today’s Poultry Industry,
Angela Colar (Ed.): "Defining Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Help Control Storm Water Runoff,"
Angela Colar (Ed.):"Renewed Interest In Utilizing Poultry Litter For Energy,"
Jason Perry: "Carbon Footprints and the Poultry Industry,"

Iowa State University

M.F.P. Amaral, R.S. Gates, E.G. Wilderson, D.G. Overhults, I.F.F. Tinoco, H.Li, R.T. Burns, H.Xin, J.W. Earnest: "Comparison Between Two Systems for Ammonia Emission Monitoring in Broiler Houses, 2007." in Proceedings: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. September 16-19, 2007. Broomfield, CO.
R.T. Burns, H. Xin, R.S. Gates, H.Li, D.G. Overhults, L. Moody, J. Earnest: "Ammonia Emissions from Broiler Houses in the South-eastern United States, 2007." in Proceedings: International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. September 16-19, 2007.
Zhu, Z., H. Xin, H. Li, R. Burns, H. Dong: "Assessment of In-line Filter Type and Condition on Measurement of Ammonia," in ASABE Paper #074130. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE, 2007.
Burns, R. T., H. Xin, R. S. Gates, H. Li, L. B. Moody, D. G. Overhults, J. Earnest, and S. Hoff: "Continuous Monitoring Method for Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Broiler Houses in the United States. Proceedings of the International Conference on Ammonia in Agriculture," Ede, The Netherlands, March 19-21, 2007.
Muhlbauer, R. V., T. A. Shepherd, H. Li, R. T. Burns, H. Xin: "Development and Testing of a Fan Monitoring System Using Induction Operated Current Switches," ASABE Paper #064159. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE, 2006.
Li, H., H. Xin, R. T. Burns: "Reduction of Ammonia Emission from Stored Poultry Manure Using Additives: Zeolite, AL+clear, Ferix-3 and PLT," ASABE Paper #064188. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE, 2006.
Xin, H., H. Li, R. T. Burns, R. S. Gates, D. G. Overhults, J. W. Earnest, L. B. Moody, and S. J. Hoff: "Use of CO2 Concentrations or CO2 Balance to Estimate Ventilation Rate of Modern Commercial Broiler Houses," ASABE Paper #064156. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE, 2006.
Moody, L. B., H. Li, R. T. Burns, H. Xin, and R. Gates: "Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for Monitoring Gaseous and Particulate Matter Emission from South-eastern Broiler Houses," Proceedings of the Annual Air and Waste Management Association Conference,2006.

Mississippi State University

Dr. Tom W. Smith, Jr.: Brooding Chickens and Quail

Dr. Tom W. Smith, Jr.: Feeding Gamebirds

Dr. J. Paul Thaxton: How do Vaccinations Protect your Birds

Raising Bobwhite Quail for Commercial Use

Dr. Tom W. Smith, Jr.: Reducing Energy Costs in Poultry Houses

Dr. M.T. Kidd: Successful Broiler Production Depends on a Sound Feeding Program

Dr. Chris McDaniel: The Only Good Broiler Breeder Egg is a Fertilized Egg

United States Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook 2009

The University of Georgia

Cooperative Extension Service-The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Brian D. Fairchild: "Basic Introduction to Broiler Housing Environmental Control"
Dan L. Cunningham, Casey W. Ritz and William C. Merka: "Best Management Practices For Storing and Applying Poultry Litter"
Dan L. Cunningham & Brian D. Fairchild: "Biosecurity Basics for Poultry Growers"
W. A. Dozier & K. Bramwell: "Bobwhite Quail Production and Management Guide"
Joseph M. Mauldin: "Breakout Analyses Guide for Hatcheries"
William A. Dozier, Michael P. Lacy & Larry R. Vest: "Broiler Production and Management"
Dan L. Cunningham: "Broiler Production Systems in Georgia: Costs and Returns Analysis"
Dr. Casey W. Ritz: "Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures for Poultry Facilities Following Disease Outbreak"
Casey W. Ritz: "Coexisting with Neighbors: A Poultry Farmer’s Guide"
Casey W. Ritz: "Composting Mass Poultry Mortalities"
Brian D. Fairchild: "Environmental Factors to Control When Brooding Chicks"
Julie K. Northcutt: "Factors Affecting Poultry Meat Quality"
Julie K. Northcutt: "Factors Influencing Optimal Feed Withdrawal Duration"
Casey W. Ritz, Brian D. Fairchild & Michael P. Lacy: Litter Quality and Broiler Performance"
Jean E. Sander & Michael P. Lacy: "Management Guide for the Backyard Flock"
Michael P. Lacy: "Management of Large Broiler Farms"
Casey W. Ritz and William C. Merka: "Maximizing Poultry Manure Use Through Nutrient Management Planning"
Dan L. Cunningham: "Nuisance Myths and Poultry Farming"

UC Davis School of Veterinary Science

Doug Kuney: Poultry Biosecurity Resource Forum
How to keep disease agents on egg flats, palettes, or egg racks from infecting your flock
Hand sanitation for visitors and employees
D.A. Halvorson: How much can they take?
Senne, D.A., B. Panigrahy, R.L. Morgan: to inactivate disease agents
Innovative ways to control traffic on the farm
Carol J. Cardona: Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

United States' Cooperative Extension Services: Poultry Related Research

Biosecurity

June deGraft: Biosecurity for Backyard Flocks, Extension Service West Virginia University, 2002.
Teresa Morishita: Biosecurity for Poultry, Ohio State University Extension.
Rosie Nold: Biosecurity: Protecting your Health and the Health of your Animals, University of Nebraska Extension Service,2007.
John Gordon & Teresa Morishita: Cleaning and Disinfection of Poultry Facilities, Ohio State University Extension Service.

Broiler Production

C Sheppard & C Flegal: Anyone for a Few Broilers? Cooperative Extension Service- Michigan State University, 1985.]
G Butcher & Amir Nilipour: Broiler Management- The First 24 Hours, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2009.
Gary Butcher & amir NilipourL: Broiler Performance from Cull Eggs, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
Doug Akers, Peter Akers & Mickey Latour: Choosing a Chicken Breed: Eggs, Meat or Exhibition, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, 2002.
Julie Northcutt: Factors Influencing Optimal Feed Withdrawal Duration, Cooperative Extension Service - The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 2000.
G, Butcher, A, Nilipour & R, Miles: Feed Passage in Broilers - A Complex Problem, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
Dan Cunningham: Guide for Prospective Contract Broiler Producers, The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2008.
Jacqueline Jacob & Ben Mather: The Home Broiler Chicken Flock, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
Charles Goan: Management of Nipple Watering Systems for Broilers, The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service.
Tom Danko: Raising Broilers, University of New Hmpshire Cooperative Extension, 2000.
Melvin Hamre: The Small Flock for Poultry Meat, University of Minnesota Extension Service.
Eldridge Collins: Storing and Handling Broiler and Turkey Litter, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009.
Brenda Schneider, Martin Zuidhof, Frank Robinson & Rob Renema: Weighing Broiler Breeders, Government of Alberta - Agricultural and Rural Development, 2006.

Diseases and Pests

Sandy Amas: Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals, Purdue University, 1998.
Jacqueline Jacob, Jack Gaskin, Henry Wilson & F Mather: Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1997.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: The Avian Immune System, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1991.
J Jacob, G Butcher, F Mather & R Miles: Avian Influenza in Poultry, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
June deGraft-Hanson: Avian Influenza: What is it and how to Protect against its Establishment, Extension Service West Virginia University.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Avian Necropsy Techniques, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1996.
Gary Butcher: Chicken Anemia Agent (CAA), University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1994.
Carrie Pickworth & Teresa Morishita: Common External Parasites in Poultry: Lice and Mites, Ohio State University Extension.
G Butcher, J Jacob & F Mather: Common Poultry Diseases, Unversity of Florida IFAS Extension, 1999.
E McCune: Control of Poultry Disease Outbreaks, University of Missouri Extension, 1993.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Improved Aviculture Management may Prevent Candidiasis in Birds, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1991.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Infectious Bronchitis and its Effect on Egg Production and Egg Quality, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1991.
Gary Butcher, David Shapiro & Richard Miles: Infectious Bronchitis Virus: Classical and Variant Strains, University of Florida IFAS Extension Service, 2002.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) in Commercial Broilers, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1995.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: "Intestinal Parasites in Backyard Chicken Flocks, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1992.
Carrie Pickorth & Teresa Morishita: Less Common External Parasites in Poultry, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Meredith Davis, Grasso Ebako, Teresa Morishita & John Mattoon: "Medical Management of the Rooster Spur, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Gary Butcher: Mycoplasma Gallisepticum - A Continuing Problem in Commercial Poultry, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Myeloid Leukosis (J-Virus) - An International Broiler Industry Concern University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
G Butcher, R Miles & A Nilipour: Newcastle and Infectious Bronchitis Vaccine Reactions in Commercial Broilers, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
Tom Smith: Poultry Disease Diagnosis, Mississippi State University Extension Service.
F Clark: Poultry Health Status Determination, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
Meredith Davis & Teresa Morishita: Poultry Necropsy Basics, Ohio State University Extension Service.
William Lyon: Poultry Pest Management, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Arthur Antonelli & Daniel Andrews: Poultry Pests and their Control, Washington State University Extension.
Gary Butcher & Fred Rossi: Prevention and Control of Fowl Pox in Backyard Chicken Flocks, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1990.
Jeffre Firman: Prevention of Poultry Disease, University of Missouri Extension, 1996.
Grasso Ebako & Teresa Morishita: Preventitive Medicine for Backyward Chickens, Ohio University Extension Service.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Salmonella Control and Molting of Egg-Laying Flocks - Are they Compatible, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1994.
F Clark: Understanding and Control of Gngrenous Dermatitis in Poultry Houses, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Vaccine Failure in Poultry: Factors to Consider, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1994.
Gary Butcher, Jacqueline Jacob & F Mathers: Vaccination of Small Poultry Flocks, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
J Jacob: Viral Encephalitis: The Role of Birds, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1999.

Ducks

Glen Geiger & Harold Biellier: Brooding and Rearing Ducklings and Goslings, University of Missouri Extension Service.
Peter Ferket & Gary Davis: Feeding Ducks, North Catolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Gary Davis & Ken Anderson: Management Program for Raising Breeder Duck Flocks, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Melvin Hamre: Raising Ducks, University of Minnesota Extension Service.
C Sheppard & C Flegal: Raising a few Ducks, Cooperative Extension Service Michigan Stte University, 1984.

Egg Production

Ryan Meunier & Mickey Latour: Commercial Egg Production and Processing, Purdue University.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Concepts of Eggshell Quality, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1990.
Jacqueline Jacob & Richard Miles: Designer and Specialty Eggs, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2000.
Jacqueline Jacob, Richard Miles & F Mather: Egg Qaulity, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2000.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Egg Specific Gravity - Designing a Monitoring Program, University of Florida, 1991.
J Jacob, H Wilson, R Miles, G Butcher & F Mather: Factors Affecting Egg Production in Backyard Chicken Flocks, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
Gary Butcher & Richard Miles: Factors Causing Poor Pigmentation of Brown-Shelled Eggs, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1995.
David Halvorson: Good Management Practices for Salmonella Risk Production in the Production of Table Eggs, University of Minnesota Extension.
Dan Cunningham: Guidelines for Prospective Contract Hatching Egg Producers, The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Mickey Latour, Ryan Meunier & Jessica Stewart: The Process of Egg Formation, Purdue University.
Ken Koelkebeck: What is Egg Quality and Conserving it, Illini PoultryNet, 1999.
J Hermes: Why did my Chickens stop Laying, Oregon State University Extension Service, 2003.

Farm Management

J Hermes: Avoiding Residues in Small Poultry and Game Bird Flocks, Oregon State University Extension Service,' 2003.
J Moore: Basic Ventilation COnsiderations for Livestock or Poultry Housing, Oregon State University Extension Service, 1993.
Sheila Scheideler & Sara Shields: Cannibalism by Poultry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension, 2007.
Inmaculada Estevez: Density: How it can Affect the Behaviour and Health of your Birds, Maryland Cooperative Extension.
Teresa Morishita: Human Health Concerns Associated with Hatching Poultry, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Don Jones & William Friday: Insulating Livestock and other Farm Buildings, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.
Michael Wineland & Tom Siopes: Light Intensity Measurements in Poultry Houses, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Glen Arnold & Michael Vennhuizen: Livestock Housing Ventilation Air Inlet Designs and Management, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Glen Arnold & Michael Vennhuizen: Livestock Housing Ventilation Fan Performance and Management, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Glen Arnold & Michael Vennhuizen: Livestock Housing Ventilation Fan Selection, Ohio State University Extension Service.
Don Jones & William Friday: Natural Ventilation for Livestock Housing, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.
Ken Koelkebeck: Physiological Responses of Poultry to the Environment, University of Illinois Extension,2001.
Joseph Zulovich: Poultry Farm and Processing Plant Lighting, University of Missouri Extension Service, 1993.
Dana Porter: Preparing for Winter: Ventilation in Poultry and Livestock Shelters, West Virginia University Extension Service, 1998.
Jesse Lyons: Small Flock Series: Managing a Family Chicken Flock, University of Missouri Extension Service.
C Sheppard, C Flegal & T Thorburn: The Small Poultry Flock, Michigan State University Extension Service.
Thomas Carter: Small Poultry Flocks, North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service.
R Bucklin, J Jacob, F Mather, J Leary & I Naas: Tunnel Ventilation of Broiler Houses, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
James Donald: Tunnel Ventilation in Poultry Housing, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 1995.
John Everest: Weed Control Around Poultry Houses and Other Farm Buildings, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 1995.

Nutrition

A Grybaukas, P Thomison & K Cassel: Aflatoxins, Maryland Cooperative Extension, 2000.
Alan Sutton & David Beede: Best Environmental Management Practices, Purdue University.
K Koelebeck & S Boling: Diet Manipulation to Reduce Phosphorus Excretion by Poultry, University of Illinois Extension," 2001.
J Hess: Evaluating Water Quality for Poultry, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 2001.
B Damron: Feed Flavouring for Poultry, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2003.
R Miles & J Jacob: Feeding the Commercial Egg-Type Replacement Pullet, University of Florida, 2000.
R Miles & J Jacob: Fishmeal in Poultry Diets: Understanding the Production of this Valuable Feed Ingredient, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1997.
J Hermes: How to Feed your Laying and Breeding Hens, Oregon State University Extension Service, 1995.
G Butcher & R Miles: Interrelationship of Nutrition and Immunity, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 2002.
G Butcher & R Miles: Minimizing Microbial Contamination in Feed Mills Producing Poultry Feed, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1995.
B Damron & D Sloan: Poultry Diets for Small Flocks, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1995.
C Parsons: Protein Quality and Amino Acid Digestibility, University of Illinois Extension, 1999.
R Miles & J Jacob: Using Meat and Bone Meal in Poultry Diets, University of Florida IFAS Extension, 1998.
T Appelgate & L Adeola: Use of Dry Distiller's Grains with Solubles by Poultry, Purdue University Extension.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009

Phillip Clauer: A Small-Scale Agriculture Alternative: Poultry
Leon Geyer: Addressing the Consequences of Predator Damage to Livestock and Poultry
Susan Gay: Ammonia Emissions and Animal Agriculture
Phillip Clauer: Avian Disease Fact Sheet
Phillip Clauer: Brooding of Domestic Fowl
Phillip Clauer: Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment
Eldridge Collins: Composting Dead Poultry
Phillip Clauer: Estimating the Value of Domestic Fowl
Phillip Clauer: Incubating Eggs
Lori Marsh: Land Application of Broiler and Turkey Litter for Farming Operations without a DEQ permit
Phillip Clauer: Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl
Phillip Clauer: Management Requirements for Meat Bird Flocks
Phillip Clauer: Management Requirements for Water Fowl
Phillip Clauer: Prevention of Egg Eating
Phillip Clauer: Proper Handling of Eggs: From Hen to Consumption
Phillip Clauer: Raising Fowl and Small Animals in Urban Areas
Julian Brake : Ratite Nutrition and Feeding
Phillip Clauer: Small Scale Poultry Housing
Eldridge Collins: Storing and Handling Broiler and Turkey Litter
Phillip Clauer: Transporting Poultry in a Humane Manner
Eldridge Collins: Troubleshooting Poultry Mortality Composters
Phillip Clauer: Why Have my Hens Stopped Laying

External links

Australian Poultry Cooperative Research Centre (Poultry CRC) The Poultry CRC performs research in order to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the Australian poultry industries.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) - Chicken Meat Research Program RIRDC aim through carefully focused Research and Data, to support increased sustainability and profitability in the chicken meat industry.

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