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Poultry
Input management
Research project

Economic impact of non-starch polysaccharides in broiler diets

Non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) have antinutritional effects on boiler chickens; insoluble NSP act as nutrient diluents and physical barriers to enzymes …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jul 2019 -
    15 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Branched-chain amino acids in wheat-based, crude protein-reduced diets

The chicken meat industry recognises the benefits associated with a reduced crude protein diet. This investment seeks to understand the …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Jul 2019 -
    15 Jul 2021

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Poultry
Animal technology
Research project

Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced-protein diets

This investment will investigate amino acid requirements and validate ideal protein ratios for modern genotype broiler chickens being fed reduced …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    11 Jul 2019 -
    21 Jul 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Sydney (USYD)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

An investigative study of shed management simulation training tools

This investment will collate the tools available for chicken shed management including the impact of external and internal environmental factors …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2019 -
    1 Apr 2021

  • Research organisation

    Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF)

Poultry
Consumer health
Research project

Population level biomarkers of gut health in commercial flocks

Robust and practical biomarkers to assess gut health and important gut pathogens in chicken flocks could be used to ensure …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    30 Jun 2019 -
    24 Jun 2021

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Poultry
Research project

Undertake a comparative analysis of state legislation.

The goal of this project is to undertake a full, comprehensive, comparative analysis of the National Standards and Guidelines, and …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2019 -
    31 Aug 2020

  • Research organisation

    Rosetta Management Consulting Pty Ltd

Poultry
Multiple technology areas
Food processing technology Input management Machinery & hardware
Research project

Unlocking the Power of Digital in Chicken Meat

This co-designed scoping study leverages networks, knowledge and industry insight from AgriFutures Australia Australia’s Chicken Meat Program to explore the potential value of new digital transformation for the poultry meat sector.
  • Funded by

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

  • Project date

    3 Jun 2019 -
    14 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Poultry
Automation
Research project

Co-designed Scoping study to unlock the power of digital

Digital innovation lies at the heart of value adding to chicken meat. It is key to optimising individual stages of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    1 May 2019 -
    14 Jun 2020

  • Research organisation

    Food Agility Cooperative Research Centre (Food Agility CRC)

Poultry
Input management
Research project

Review of the Nutrient Content of Australian Feed Ingredients

Formulation of a cost-effective diet that meets broiler nutritional requirements is critical for efficient production. However, many nutrient specification databases …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    5 Apr 2019 -
    12 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    University of New England (UNE)

Poultry
Processing & packaging
Research project

Assessment welfare and carcass quality issues during transport (w/truck design)

This project assesses potential welfare and carcass quality issues during transport of broiler chickens and develops options for proof-of-concept truck …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    12 Oct 2018 -
    30 Mar 2020

  • Research organisation

    EnviroAg Australia Pty Ltd

Poultry
Animal technology
Research project

Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing – a survey of laboratory capacity

"This project will establish the capacity of laboratories used by the chicken meat industry in key areas linked to …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    13 Aug 2018 -
    15 Jul 2020

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Poultry
Animal technology
Research project

Next generation probiotics to enhance the gut health of chickens

Probiotics can be used to support the health and productivity of chicken meat birds but currently have a variable reputation. …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    14 Jun 2018 -
    8 Mar 2022

  • Research organisation

    Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University)

Poultry
Research project

Mass Disposal Preparedness Project

This project develops a structured emergency decision making process to guide the disposal of infected material in the event of …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    11 Jun 2018 -
    29 Jan 2020

  • Research organisation

    Rosetta Management Consulting Pty Ltd

Poultry
Animal technology
Research project

Increasing Australia's preparedness for vvIBDV

Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) is responsible for major economic losses in the poultry industry worldwide. To date, strains endemic …
  • Funded by

    AgriFutures Australia

  • Project date

    21 May 2018 -
    29 Nov 2021

  • Research organisation

    Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

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