5133 research projects
Research project
Clouds and Pasturella multocida
Australian Eggs
This project was conducted to improve the ability of the industry both to prevent and control fowl cholera, an important disease that can cause significant mortalities, typically in laying birds. Importantly, fowl cholera, caused by the bacterium Pasteurella multocida, has emerged as a problem in free range and organic flocks...
Start: 1 Jan 2016
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ)
Research project
Investigating drivers of biosecurity engagement and approaches for improving this engagement among egg producers in Australia
Australian Eggs
Previous research in the Australian poultry industry identified the need for increased adoption of biosecurity practices on Australian egg farms, across cage, barn and free-range production systems. The aim of this project was to determine the factors that influence adoption of biosecurity practices by Australian egg producers, and provide direction...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
Charles Sturt University (CSU)
Research project
Examining the effect of feed additives on Spotty Liver Disease
Australian Eggs
Spotty Liver Disease (SLD) is a bacterial illness in laying hens that often results in reduced egg production and increased mortality. Proactive prevention or minimisation of the severity of SLD takes priority over antibiotic treatment of the disease after the outbreak has already been identified, to reduce any associated mortality...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018
New South Wales, Australia
Scolexia
Research project
Study of Salmonella epidemiology and intervention strategies
Australian Eggs
Human cases of salmonellosis are frequently linked with the consumption of contaminated table eggs. Over the past decade, the incidence of egg-related Salmonella outbreaks has been increasing in Australia. It was recognized that there is a need for an increased understanding of the dynamics of Salmonella through egg production systems...
1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Adelaide (UA)
Research project
Improved Salmonella control in laying hens
Australian Eggs
The objectives of this project were to determine the capability to restrict Salmonella colonisation of and Salmonella shedding from layer chickens after differing vaccination regimes using live and inactivated Salmonella vaccines. These results were analysed to identify cost effective vaccination regime(s) to limit and achieve a reduction of Salmonella intestinal...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
University of Sydney (USYD)
Research project
Promotion of competitive exclusion by 'good' bacteria against Salmonella
Australian Eggs
This project aimed to determine if biocontrol of Salmonella in egg production environments using ‘good’ bacteria could be achieved hence presenting an approach which will be favourably viewed by consumers. There are a number of isolates with potential to act as biocontrol agents that contain some antimicrobial resistance genes or...
1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020
New South Wales, Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Research project
Hen welfare literature review
Australian Eggs
The aim of this project was to undertake a comprehensive independent literature review on layer hen welfare, with a particular focus on Australia, to inform current welfare discussions and the investment in welfare research and development. This review was conducted by Australian poultry experts from multiple institutions. The review focused...
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019
New South Wales, Australia
The University of Melbourne
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)