CHICKEN MEAT 
128 pages
Published: 20 Mar 2019
Author(s): K. Watson, S.G. Wiedemann
ISBN: 978-1-76053-033-4
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The Australian chicken meat industry has experienced consistent growth since the 1960s and is projected to grow at approximately 3% per annum. It is anticipated that this growth will put more pressure on the ability to source enough quality bedding materials needed for chicken meat production.
This report identifies and discusses a range of issues associated with the supply, management, disposal and use of litter in the Australian chicken meat industry. It contains a review of the literature on alternative bedding materials and provides a ranked list of alternative bedding materials and management practises.
The main objectives of this project were to evaluate commercially available Newcastle disease virus (NDV) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits and determine their suitability as...
As we head into a new research, development and extension (RD&E) period for the Australian chicken meat industry (2022–2027), it is timely to reflect on...
The Australian chicken meat industry is continually improving management practices in poultry sheds to ensure the best possible animal health and welfare, product quality and...
The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to increase knowledge and understanding that fosters an innovative, adaptive and valuable chicken...
Currently, 18-20% of chicken meat produced in Australia comes from accredited free-range farms. Increased production of free-range chicken meat has largely been driven by consumer...
Currently, 18-20% of chicken meat produced in Australia comes from accredited free-range farms. Increased production of free-range chicken meat has largely been driven by consumer...
The age of broilers has a significant effect on how well they digest and absorb energy-yielding nutrients and amino acids (AA). The capacity of the...
Mother hens teach chicks important life skills that lead to lifelong benefits for the chicks. However, providing chicks with mother hens in industry is impractical...
