Skip to Content Skip to Navigation

Optimising reduced-protein diets for an efficient and sustainable layer production

This project addresses the knowledge gap of the optimisation of reduced protein diets, by exploring the effects of dietary enzyme (phytase and carbohydrase enzyme containing xylanase and beta-glucanase) inclusion and arginine, citrulline and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on the production performance of laying hens fed reduced-protein diets. This will help to develop an optimal feeding program for laying hens resulting in improved feed efficiency, gut health, and litter quality, while reducing nitrogen and ammonia emission and industry reliance on imported protein meals. This is crucial to promote efficient and sustainable egg production.

Project date

1 Jul 2023-30 May 2025
Visit website

Principal investigator

Amy Moss

Research organisations

Project funded by

Eggs

Australian Eggs

Australian Eggs is a member owned not-for-profit company providing marketing and research & development (R&D) services for the benefit of …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Focus areas

Industries

Related research projects

Search all research projects
Logo for Sustainable feeds to optimise layers' productive life
Eggs

Sustainable feeds to optimise layers' productive life

This project investigates the impacts of several alternative protein ingredients including insect meals on laying performance, egg quality, and welfare …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2027

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Logo for Alternative protein- rich feeds
Eggs

Alternative protein- rich feeds

Through desktop review and industry consultation, this project will identify suitable protein rich feed ingredients to include in Australian pig …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    7 Feb 2022 - 15 Aug 2022

  • Research organisation

    The University of Queensland (UQ)

Logo for Investigating improved rodent control strategies
Eggs

Investigating improved rodent control strategies

Rodent control is critical for maintaining robust biosecurity in egg farms. In this project, the Research Organisation will consult with …
  • Funded by

    Australian Eggs

  • Project date

    1 Dec 2022 - 7 Apr 2025

  • Research organisation

    The University of Adelaide (UA)

Have questions?

Find out how we can help you.

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions on research projects, commercial opportunities, organisations and more. 

Still have questions or have feedback on the site? Please get in touch by completing our enquiry form.