3727 research projects
Research project
Nutritional management of free range laying hens
Australian Eggs
Free range laying hens can be provided with the opportunity to access various structural areas including open floor space, feed areas, water lines, nest boxes, perches, aviary tiers, winter gardens and ranges. Different individual location preferences can lead to the development of hen subpopulations that are characterised by various performance,...
1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England (UNE)
Research project
Practical strategies to increase individual layer hens feed efficiency
Australian Eggs
Reportedly, a lot of variation exists between individual commercial laying hens. Hens of the same flock will have varying body weight, feed efficiency, persistency of lay, egg production and egg quality. In this research project, a flock of hens was monitored throughout lay on an individual basis in order to...
1 Jul 2017 - 1 Apr 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Research project
Study of gut microbiota of laying hens from different production systems
Australian Eggs
In this study, the development of microbiota in egg laying hens, raised in different production systems, from the day of hatching until 80 weeks of age, was characterised. Understanding the natural development of gut microbiota in layers may allow for analysis of the effects on growth performance, egg production traits...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Determining resource requirements for removal of waste from egg farms
Australian Eggs
The aim of this current project is to identify what resources are needed to support the disposal of all types of poultry farm waste, using a risk-based approach, and to produce a framework for the prioritisation and production of resources that will support the management of poultry waste under a...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Sativus
Research project
Optimisation of use of probiotics for control of Salmonella in hens
Australian Eggs
Probiotics, prebiotics, or their combinations (synbiotics) are used in poultry production for enhancing overall bird performance. This project was conducted to understand the role of commercial probiotics and synbiotics in the control of Salmonella and their interactions with gut microbiota in layer production systems. Both pen and field trials were...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Values in Layer Hen Welfare 2.0: The Application of Community Values to Key Layer Hen Welfare Issues
Australian Eggs
The current research project sought to explore community values underlying animal welfare in commercial egg production, and particularly where values might be in tension with current practices in the industry. This study explored how members of the Australian community weighed up different desirable (or undesirable) animal welfare outcomes and investigated...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Resilient plants to entice hens outdoors on free range farms
Australian Eggs
Plants (ground cover and trees) grown on free range layer farms provide a vital role by enriching the outdoor range and creating an attractive area for hens to go outdoors and explore. However, specific information on what to grow and how to go about sowing pastures and planting trees/shrubs is...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Eggs for breakfast: acute satiety responses and long-term impact on body weight
Australian Eggs
This project was conducted to investigate the impact of consuming 2 eggs for breakfast on 5 days per week over a 6- month period on body weight, body composition, glucose and lipids and Vitamin D status. Prior to conducting this study there was evidence to suggest that a higher protein...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
University of South Australia (UniSA)
Research project
Nutritional strategies for managing pullets and improving late lay egg quality
Australian Eggs
This research will identify the nutritional feeding regimen that will achieve lighter weight hens of higher feed efficiency, persistency of lay and high eggshell quality at peak lay. The feasibility of feeding pullets of different graded weights to achieve a lighter weight at peak lay will be explored. The comparability...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Decontamination project for the Australian poultry industry
Australian Eggs
Decontamination forms an integral part of on-farm biosecurity and is necessary for improving animal health and on-farm food safety. The AUSVETPLAN Operational Procedures Manual for Decontamination and the AUSVETPLAN Disease Strategies for EADs in poultry (avian influenza and Newcastle disease) do not contain specific guidance for different production systems and...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)