Developing effective delivery of biologically active molecules to the maturing egg embryo is the focus of research being undertaken by Dr Tim Mahony at The University of Queensland. This is a collaborative project (sub-project 1.3.2) between the Poultry CRC, The University of Queensland and DAFF (formerly DEEDI). “During the first round Australian Poultry CRC, we were focused on the development of a new more

The Poultry CRC asked Ms Kylie Hewson to provide an update on her PhD. What follows is her personal account of her research activities to date, in her own words. It gives us an insight as to the different directions a PhD can take you, what can be achieved within the poultry industry and the opportunities available to young

Poultry CRC supported Postgraduate Student (USyd) Mr Tugrul Durali attended the Alltech 27th International Health and Nutrition Industry Symposium at Lexington, Kentucky (US) in May 2011. While there he also participated in a Fieldale Farms broiler farm visit to see chemical free broiler production on a vegetarian diet, following this with University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic & Research Centre presentations about poultry

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY 12 SEPT!!! In the interest of sparking your creative and artistic side, and as a cheeky way of gathering images for our ever-growing database, the Poultry CRC has decided to run another photo competition. The theme of this competition is Nutrition and Environment, so in addition to images of poultry

Previous work done on Net Energy, namely Frap et al in 1940’s, has largely not been followed up in poultry. This has been primarily due to the practical challenges faced in setting up such facilities. However, with the ever increasing cost of feed, any gain in energy efficiencies or feed conversion efficiencies will pay direct dividends to

The large scale incubation of fertile eggs in the commercial broiler and layer industry is difficult to manage, particularly keeping an even, ideal temperature for each individual egg. Temperature variation and fluctuation does occur in commercial incubators, and can cause major problems with embryo development and survival. As one of the most powerful osmolytes in

Ohio State University PhD student Michael Cressman has recently made the move to UNE at Armidale to work within Professor Steve Walkden-Brown’s current litter project (see Sub-project 2.2.3). The Ohio State University represents the only university outside of Australia that is a participant in the Poultry CRC. Michael’s background includes an undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Pennsylvania State University,

Welcome to another edition of eChook! Industry transferable ideas focus of Call for Proposals. Currently, the Poultry CRC’s research is dominated by long-term, blue sky projects, tackling some of the most difficult questions faced by the poultry industry globally. However, it is equally important to help industry solve its immediate challenges. The Poultry CRC’s August

Litter Composting and Viral Pathogen Survival. With an increasing cost of litter material coupled with an increase in public awareness of litter re-use issues (particularly pathogen load), the poultry industry is challenged on how to best manage this potential resource. A previous Poultry CRC project undertaken by Professor Steve Walkden-Brown (project 06-15) at UNE focused

Building on the success of the 28 rapid diagnostic tests transferred to the Australian poultry industry (see project 05-17;  Rapid Tests for Diseases), the Asia Pacific Centre for Animal Health of The University of Melbourne, has continued to refine and improve existing tests, and come up with tests for organisms currently not covered. Dr Ali Ghorashi is

Featuring two of our young scientists. The long term prosperity of the poultry industry depends on its people. An education program that ‘would attract and train the new generation poultry scientists and industry leaders’ won the overwhelming support of our industry participants for the Australian Poultry CRC’s bid in 2003. So, how did our education

Welcome to another edition of eChook! First of all, I am delighted to inform you of the appointment of Mr Michael Warner as our new Communications Officer. Mick has worked in the media and is experienced in liaising with stakeholders that have diverse interests. His environmental science degree gives him the background required to translate

Temperature and humidity during egg incubation can affect the long-term leg strength of fast growing meat chickens (broilers). A recent study at The University of Sydney, funded by the Poultry CRC, examined the impact from two differing sets of incubation conditions on early growth rate, bone composition and leg weakness measurements in a pure line broiler breed.