3727 research projects
Research project
Sustainable worm control with improved understanding, methods and information availability
Australian Eggs
The free-range production system facilitates the lifecycle of roundworms (nematodes) and tapeworms (cestodes) of chickens by increased contact with parasite eggs or intermediate hosts. In Australia only two drugs are registered for use for worm control, both are over 50 years old, neither control tapeworms and the resistance status of...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England (UNE)
Research project
Analytical epidemiology of Spotty Liver Disease
Australian Eggs
While some epidemiological work has been conducted on Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) since the identification of the causative organism, this has been of the descriptive kind only. Descriptive epidemiology seeks to examine factors associated with the host, the causative organism and the environment.This has only partially been achieved so far....
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Automated, Real-time Monitoring of Bird and Flock Movement and Behaviour
Australian Eggs
This research offers opportunity to improve management of layer flocks through enabling remote monitoring. The findings from this work may include the automatic detection of distress behaviours in the flock and real time intervention to reduce distress and prevent the situation worsening. If the project is successful, it will provide...
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Research project
What Causes Smothering in Commercial Free-Range Laying Hens
Australian Eggs
An epidemiological study in Australian free-range farms will be conducted using farm records and a questionnaire to identify the main factors associated with the occurrence of smothering. A behavioural study will also be conducted to identify bird behaviour patterns immediately prior to and during incidents of smothering. The project aims...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Melbourne
Research project
Hen ranging behaviour in relation to light and ultraviolet intensity
Australian Eggs
The aim of this project is to provide knowledge on how range use may be impacted by weather parameters related to sun exposure. The objectives of this project are to: test hen behavioural preferences for different UV and light intensity levels in a controlled indoor environment; test hen range use...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Research project
Development of practical measures of hen welfare
Australian Eggs
The aim of the project is to develop a reliable and repeatable methodology for the prediction of animal welfare for the industry to assist in engaging with the broader community on the contentious issue of animal welfare within the poultry sector. The objectives of this project are to enhance the...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Deakin University
Research project
Carbon and environmental impacts of poultry production: 2020 and beyond
Australian Eggs
The project will provide an industry benchmark and improvement trend over the past 10 years, showing the low environmental impacts of egg and chicken meat production. Carbon mitigation options and the supply chain pathway for carbon neutral products will be determined, including assessment of the cost of establishing carbon neutral...
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
Integrity Ag and Environment
Research project
Cost effective and practical way to regenerate layer hen ranges
Australian Eggs
The aim of the project is to address the problem of cost effective range regeneration. There is a need to integrate work on range enrichment and current work on resilient plantings with knowledge of environmental management with new information on practical experiences obtained from industry surveys, consultation and case studies....
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
New South Wales, Australia
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Research project
Managing pullets for extended layer life, improved productivity and shell quality
Australian Eggs
With the move towards holding hens in production until 100 weeks of age, Australian egg farmers have stipulated a need to find ways to increase a hen’s productive life cycle while maintaining quality egg production. Currently, the birds being brought to lay are not ideal for being held in production...
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Optimising performance. health, flock consistency and egg quality characteristics through management
Australian Eggs
The Sustainability Framework Report 2019 raised opportunities to optimise performance, health, flock consistency and egg quality. Hen-house egg production can differ significantly in between flocks, but also in between housing systems. The majority of challenges applies to the free-range egg industry, where a larger range of factors can compromise hen...
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
New South Wales, Australia
University of New England (UNE)