In this episode, we talk with Dr Sonia Liu from the University of Sydney about her latest project on amino acid profiles and energy in reduced protein diets, and how this allows reduction of soybean meal inclusion by 40% without compromising broiler growth performance.

Further Resources:

• Project snapshot: Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced-protein diets
• Watch the webinar: Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced protein diets
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this podcast Eugene McGahan gives an overview of the National planning and environment guidelines for establishing meat chicken farms.

Further Resources:

• Planning and environment guideline for establishing meat chicken farms: Guide 1 – Assessment guide
• Planning and environment guideline for establishing meat chicken farms: Guide 2 – Applicant guide
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, Dr Carolyn de Koning from the South Australian Research and Development Institute, talks about her research into forage plant options for free range chicken meat farms. 

Further Resources: 

• Final report: Resilient plants for free-range chicken meat farms
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, we talk to Dr Jeff Downing from the University of Sydney about using electrolytes as a supplement to alleviate heat stress in meat chickens.  

Further Resources: 

• Final report: Electrolyte supplementation to alleviate the adverse effects of severe heat stress in meat chickens
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, we talk with Steven Rice from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland, about his research on using mycopesticides - pesticides whose main active ingredient is composed of a fungus - to treat darkling beetles (lesser mealworm) in meat chicken sheds.

Further Information:

• Read the article about Stephen's work: Fungal biocontrol commercial opportunity offers benefits for chicken meat industry
• Enquire about partnership opportunities with Stephen and his team: Mycopesticide (fungal biocontrol agent) for lesser mealworm control

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, Dr Peter Selle from the Poultry Research Foundation with The University of Sydney, talks about his research into reduced crude protein diets and the importance of the essential amino acid threonine. 

Further Resources: 

• Final report summary: Utilisation of synthetic amino acids by poultry
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

Reducing the amount of crude protein in poultry diets has many benefits. In this episode, Dr Peter Selle from the Poultry Research Foundation, within the University of Sydney, talks about some of these benefits he discovered as a result of his research on amino acids.  

Further Resources: 

• Final report summary: Utilisation of synthetic amino acids by poultry
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, we speak with Alex Howard from the South Australian Research and Development Institute, Department of Primary Industries, about why it is important to alter your control methods depending on the type of rodent you have on your poultry farm. 

Further Resources: 

• Review of rodent control for the Australian chicken meat and egg industries project report
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, we speak with Alex Howard (South Australian Research and Development Institute, Department of Primary Industries) specifically about new and different options currently available for rodent control or new options being researched.  

Further Resources: 

• Review of rodent control for the Australian chicken meat and egg industries project report
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

In this episode, we speak with Dr Rod Jenner on his mass disposal project and why it is of particular importance for Australia's poultry industries. 

Teaming up with the egg industry, they've hatched a master plan for emergency disease mitigation and management, ensuring they’re prepared and protected.

Further Resources:

• Mass disposal preparedness for the poultry industries project report
• Find out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program

This mini episode is the first in a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.