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Review completed by Dr Dana Campbell-  PHA Senior Poultry Scientist Today’s production of chicken meat is one of the world’s greatest examples of selected efficiency. These birds can go from hatch to slaughter in a matter of weeks, enabling greater access to high quality protein for people worldwide. However, this system can come at a

Report prepared by Dr Nishchal Sharma, Senior Research Fellow at the University of New England, who is also pictured above. The Feedworks Conference 2026, held from 15-17 September at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, brought together more than 250 animal nutrition professionals, industry representatives and scientists to discuss emerging research, technologies and nutritional strategies for

University of Sydney PhD student Milan Kandel recently completed a 13-week industry placement with Turosi Food Solutions Group in Victoria, supported by Poultry Hub Australia (PHA). Read Milan’s full placement report below to learn more about his experience, the skills he developed and the valuable insights he gained into the poultry industry. Placement Experience My

Recent research by Natalie Morgan, Peta Taylor, Bec Forder, David Cadogan, Matt Hilliar, Christine Sydenham and Stuart Wilkinson investigated whether the swelling capacity of dietary fibre could help broiler breeders feel fuller while maintaining the controlled growth required for successful breeding. Broiler breeders have a strong genetic drive for growth and feed intake. If fed

Poultry Hub Australia recently welcomed Louise Waters, Manager of Communications at AgriFutures Australia, and photographer Simon Scott to our UNE facilities for a full-day photoshoot showcasing the breadth of poultry research being undertaken across the Hub.  The visit captured researchers in action across our laboratories, research facilities and farms, highlighting the innovation, technology and collaboration

Pictured above: left to right- Michael Leahy from Aviagen, Nick Rodgers from Ingham’s, Dr Mehdi Toghyani and Professor Minigan Choct Poultry Hub Australia was pleased to recently welcome incoming Director Professor Mehdi Toghyani to Armidale as preparations continue for his transition into the role. Mehdi brings extensive experience across poultry research, teaching, and industry collaboration. His

Poultry Hub Australia is pleased to welcome Dr Dana Campbell, who will be joining the team while Dr Amy Moss takes maternity leave. Dana brings extensive experience in animal behaviour and welfare research, with a particular focus on understanding how animals interact with and adapt to their environments. Prior to joining PHA, Dana spent almost

Poultry Hub Australia was proud to attend the 2026 Farming Futures Careers Fair at the University of New England, Australia’s largest student-run agricultural careers fair. The event brought together students, graduates and industry representatives to explore career pathways and build valuable connections across the agricultural sector. Our team enjoyed speaking with students about the exciting

Poultry Hub Australia invites Expressions of Interest from undergraduate and postgraduate (HDR) students seeking to gain practical, industry-based experience within the poultry sector. These placement opportunities are designed to support the development of technical skills, foster meaningful industry engagement, and strengthen career pathways in agriculture and related disciplines. Two types of placement will be supported

Poultry Hub Australia is inviting applications for its co-investment competitive grants scheme, supporting applied research in poultry nutrition and gut health. The scheme offers up to $60,000 per project, with applications reviewed by the PHA Industry Committee. Applicants are required to submit a draft PRP, reflecting PHA’s role as a potential co-funder and industry partner.

Dr Sosthene Musigwa, Post doctoral Research Fellow, University of New England Dr Kosar Gharib Naseri Lecturer in Poultry nutrition, University of New England The (AM1) (AM2) Australian poultry industry faces a persistent tension: how to produce chicken meat efficiently while reducing costs, environmental footprint, and reliance on imported protein sources like soybean meal. One promising strategy

Dr Shemil Macelline, University of Sydney Reducing the inclusion of soybean meal (SBM) in broiler diets could help lessen the Australian poultry industry’s reliance on imported feed ingredients. It may also contribute to lowering the industry’s carbon footprint, as the long-distance transport of SBM from countries such as Argentina to Australia requires substantial fossil fuel

Story provided by Dr Stanley Chen, Research Project Manager – Agrifutures Consortium Like previous years, the Consortium, together with Poultry Hub Australia and the APSS Committee, hosted another successful Monday Morning Meet & Greet ahead of the formal APSS program. The session aimed to foster connections between the next generation of the poultry workforce and