Research
From Poultry Hub
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.
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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.
Feed and nutrition
- Dietary manipulation post hatch (Iji at UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 304)
- Digesta reflux on bird health and performance (Iji at UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 404)
- Nutrient uptake in cells and gut functions (Smyl at University of Adelaide funded by Poultry CRC - 303b)
- Phenolics for inhibition of gut microorganisms (Perez-Maldonado at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 503)
- Physiological & nutritional approaches to alleviate heat stress (Downing at Sydney University funded by RIRDC)
- Profiling gut microflora using DNA-based tools (Ophel-Keller at SARDI funded by Poultry CRC - 303a)
- Role of voluntary litter consumption by broiler chickens on gut function and gut health (Hetland at NULS and Mikkelsen at UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 618)
- Understanding gut function and gut health of chickens (Hughes at SARDI funded by Poultry CRC - 502)
Health and disease
- A new virulence factor in Clostridium perfringens causing Necrotic Enteritis in chickens - a route to vaccine development (Keyburn and Rood at Monash University funded by Poultry CRC - 715)
- Avian influenza: improved diagnostics for detecting antibodies to H5N1 (Sapats at CSIRO funded by RIRDC)
- Boosting innate immunity (Bean at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 316c)
- CAV vaccines (Browning at UM and Bioproperties funded by Poultry CRC - 308)
- Development of a real-time PCR test to quantify infectious bronchitis virus in tissues of chickens (at UNE funded by AECL)
- Diagnostics and surveillance of infectious bronchitis (Sapats at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 333)
- Eimeria cryopreservation and differentiation (Youil at Bioproperties funded by Poultry CRC - 724)
- Eimeria vaccines (Gasser at UM and Bioproperties funded by Poultry CRC - 315)
- Genomic approaches to novel vaccines (Browning at UM funded by Poultry CRC - 309)
- Genomics-based technology for new health products (Moore at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 316a)
- Gut microflora development and impact on life-long health and performance (Torok at SARDI funded by Poultry CRC - 625)
- IBV in Australian layer flocks: a focus on egg quality (at UM funded by AECL)
- Improving production efficiency of coccidiosis vaccines using anti-oocyst antibodies (Jorgensen at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 606)
- Improving control of colibacillosis using genomic information (Marenda at University of Melbourne funded by Poultry CRC - 708)
- MDV vaccines (Mahony at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 414)
- Mycoplasma vaccines (Markham at UM, US and Bioproperties funded by Poultry CRC - 311)
- New diagnostics (Walkden-Brown at UNE and Tannock at RMIT funded by Poultry CRC - 317)
- Occurrence & control of fatty liver haemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS) in caged hens (at UQ funded by AECL)
- Oral delivery system for poultry health products (Scott at University of Sydney funded by Poultry CRC - 415)
- Phage-displayed peptides are antimicrobial towards Campylobacter jejuni in chickens (Bishop-Hurley at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 609)
- Registration of a live Pasteurella multocida vaccine (Scott at University of Melbourne funded by Poultry CRC - 312)
- RNA interference for genomic studies and therapeutics (Doran at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 316b)
- Subunit vaccine against Infectious bursal disease virus (Sapats at CSIRO funded by RIRDC)
- Transfer of diagnostic technologies to core diagnostic facility for the benefit of the Australian poultry industry (Noormohammadi at UM funded by Poultry CRC - 517)
- Vaccine antigens from C. perfringens and C. jejuni (Moore at CSIRO funded by Poultry CRC - 509)
- Vectoring antigens to the chicken immune system - studies with Campylobacter antigens (Smooker at RMIT University funded by Poultry CRC - 725)
- Virulence genes and pathogenicity of P. multocida (Wilkie at UQ funded by Poultry CRC - 313)
Welfare
- Alternatives to beak trimming (Glatz at SARDI and Hinch at UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 717)
- Beak Trimming Handbook (Glatz at SARDI funded by Poultry CRC - 322)
- Chicken meat welfare audit (Barnett at AWSC funded by Poultry CRC - 320)
- Dustbath materials for health and welfare in layers (Svihus at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) funded by Poultry CRC - 327)
- Human-animal relationships in layers (Hemsworth at AWSC funded by Poultry CRC - 319)
- Laser beak-trimming and cannibalism (Glatz/Hinch at SARDI/UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 420)
- Mortality in free range flocks (Nagle at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 513)
- Scientific assessment of welfare (Hemsworth at AWSC funded by Poultry CRC - 418)
- The importance of nests for the welfare of laying hens (at DPI Vic funded by AECL)
- The welfare of laying hens in cages (at UM funded by AECL)
- Using machine vision to count hens and reduce egg breakage - proof of concept (Cronin at AWSC funded by Poultry CRC - 611)
Environment
- Dust and odour emissions from poultry sheds (Dunlop at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 445)
- High value products from hatchery waste (Santhanam at SARDI funded by RIRDC)
- Optimising methods for multiple batch litter use by broilers (Walkden-Brown at UNE funded by Poultry CRC - 615)
- Re-use of chicken litter across broiler cycles – managing the food-borne pathogen risk (Chinivasagam at QDPI&F funded by Poultry CRC - 516)
International poultry related research
Canadian research and related information
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 177 - Osteoclast inhibition in laying hens by yeast beta glucan to reduce osteoporosis. (Canadian Poultry Magazine February 2009).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 212 - Bacteriophages as an alternative to antibiotics for the control of necrotizing enteritis. (Canadian Poultry Magazine February 2009)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 143 - A new approach to immunization against E. coli infections in broilers. (Canadian Poultry Magazine November 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 192 - Non-invasive tests of stress in laying hens. (Canadian Poultry Magazine November 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 158 - The effect of a sequential reduction in protein and amino acids on laying hen performance as a means of tempering egg size. (Canadian Poultry Magazine October 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 203 - Development and evaluation of value-added poultry feed from apple by-products (Canadian Poultry Magazine September 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 209 - Methods for rapid, quantitative detection of Listeria, Salmonella and Campylobacter contamination in poultry. (Canadian Poultry Magazine August 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 198 - Investigations into the effects of antibiotics on the chicken gut microflora and development of gut-associated immune response. (Canadian Poultry Magazine August 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 176 - Effects of midnight feeding on the bone density and egg quality of brown and white table egg layers. (Canadian Poultry Magazine July 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 211 - The role of altered hemostasis in the pathogenesis of poultry diseases such as fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome Dr. Darren Wood, University of Guelph. (Canadian Poultry Magazine July 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 202 - Impact of antimicrobial agents as growth promoters on antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial intestinal flora of broiler chickens. (Canadian Poultry Magazine June 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 214 - Development of novel immunostimulatory oligonucleotides (ODN) to enhance of vaccine efficacy. (Canadian Poultry Magazine, May 2008)
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 186 - Susceptibility/resistance of breeds of chickens to fowl adenovirus. (Canadian Poultry Magazine, May 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 207 - Transplantation and cryopreservation of chicken gonads(Canadian Poultry Magazine, April 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 215 - Development of Management tools for Reducing P Availability in Animal Manures(Canadian Poultry Magazine, April 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 191 - Identification of candidate components of a novel Bordetella avium vaccine to prevent turkey coryza(Canadian Poultry Magazine, March 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 175 - Understanding eggshell matrix protein genes for improvements in shell quality(Canadian Poultry Magazine, March 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 142 - Identifying causes for increased incidence of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens fed wheat- and barley-based diets compared to corn-based diets(Canadian Poultry Magazine, February 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 216 - Optimizing or manipulating broiler growth(Canadian Poultry Magazine, January 2008).
- Canadian Poultry Industry Council: Project 187 - Development of an RNA interference methodology to inhibit replication of Avian Influenza virus in chickens(Canadian Poultry Magazine, January 2008).
European union research & related information
- Broiler breeder production: Solving a paradox
- Chicken IMAGE: Improvement of chicken immunity and resistance to disease based upon analysis of gene expression
- 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
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," In: PoultryTech- Automation Issue Vol 20, No. 1, 2008.
- Angela Colar (Ed.): "Automated Missed Bone Screening System to Aid in Quality Control," In: PoultryTech- Automation Issue Vol 20, No. 1, 2008.
- Angela Colar (Ed.): "Intelligent Transfer System Seeks to Automate Post-Chiller Rehang," In: PoultryTech- Automation Issue Vol 20, No. 1, 2008.
- John Stewart: "3D Computer Vision Technology Promises to Revolutionize Process Control," In:PoultryTech- Automation Issue Vol 20, No. 1, 2008.
- Randy Wynn: "New Approach Offers Opportunity for More Efficient Waste Heat Recovery from Refrigeration Systems," In:PoultryTech- Automation Issue Vol 20, No. 1, 2008.
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," In: PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
- Angela Colar (Ed.): "University Researchers Team Together to Establish Water Conservation Strategies for Poultry Processors," In: PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
- Bredwell: "A Look at the Importance of Water Conservation and Reuse in Today’s Poultry Industry,"In: PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
- Angela Colar (Ed.):"Defining Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Help Control Storm Water Runoff,"In: PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
- Angela Colar (Ed.):"Renewed Interest In Utilizing Poultry Litter For Energy," In:PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
- Jason Perry: "Carbon Footprints and the Poultry Industry," In: PoultryTech- Environmental Issue Vol 20, No. 2, 2008.
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. 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 Southeastern United States. 2007. 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. 2007. Assessment of In-line Filter Type and Condition on Measurement of Ammonia. ASABE Paper #074130. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
- Burns, R. T., H. Xin, R. S. Gates, H. Li, L. B. Moody, D. G. Overhults, J. Earnest, and S. Hoff. 2007. 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. 2006. Development and Testing of a Fan Monitoring System Using Induction Operated Current Switches. ASABE Paper #064159. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
- Li, H., H. Xin, R. T. Burns. 2006. Reduction of Ammonia Emission from Stored Poultry Manure Using Additives: Zeolite, AL+clear, Ferix-3 and PLT. ASABE Paper #064188. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
- Xin, H., H. Li, R. T. Burns, R. S. Gates, D. G. Overhults, J. W. Earnest, L. B. Moody, and S. J. Hoff. 2006. Use of CO2 Concentrations or CO2 Balance to Estimate Ventilation Rate of Modern Commercial Broiler Houses. ASABE Paper #064156. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.
- Moody, L. B., H. Li, R. T. Burns, H. Xin, and R. Gates. 2006. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for Monitoring Gaseous and Particulate Matter Emission from Southeastern Broiler Houses. Proceedings of the Annual Air and Waste Management Association Conference.
Mississippi State University
UC Davis School of Veterinary Science
- 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
- How much can they take?
- Composting to inactivate disease agents
- Innovative ways to control traffic on the farm
- Avian Influenza
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
See also
- Anatomy of the Chicken Learning Resource
- Poultry CRC internships
- Microarrays
- Australian Researchers' Mobility Portal
- People
- Poultry Research and Teaching Unit (PRATU) - UNE
- Real-time PCR
- References
External links
- Australian Egg Corporation (AECL) AECL is a members' organisation for egg producers and is a core participant in the Poultry CRC. It provides marketing, research and policy services on behalf of all Australian egg farmers. The AECL website includes resources and information about egg production and consumption for producers, the general public and school students.
- 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.
- GEISHA (Gallus Expression In Situ Hybridization Analysis) is the online repository of in situ hybridization and corresponding metadata for genes expressed in the chicken embryo during the first six days of development. It is a public resource funded by the National Institutes of Health, USA.
