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14:13

Chicken Meat Series: Age related apparent...

AgriFutures On Air ·

2021/01/01

In episode, we talk with Dr Mahmoud Kahlil about the research he conducted at Massey University that investigated the AME of common poultry feed ingredients in chickens of different ages. Further Resources:Project summary: Age dependent energy and digestible amino acids of common Australian feedstuffsFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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6:09

Chicken Meat Series: Effectiveness of IBDV...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Dr Sandra Sapats from the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness and the review that she conducted that looked at the effectiveness of disinfectants used in Australia and their effectiveness against Infectious Bursal Disease virus. Further Resources:Project Summary: Increasing Australia’s preparedness for vvIBDVFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program resear...

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13:35

Chicken Meat Series: The role of dust in ILT...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Professor Steve Walkden-Brown from the University of New England on some of his research that has looked at the role of using dust in infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) epidemiology, diagnostics and control in poultry. Further Resources:Project snapshot: Dynamics of ILT virus spread and role of dust in epidemiology, diagnostics and controlFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chi...

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10:27

Chicken Meat Series: Monitoring and surveillance of...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Dr Sandra Sapats from the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong to discuss the work she has done the monitoring and surveillance of Infectious Bursal Disease virus (IBDV) in Australia. Further Resources:Project Summary: Increasing Australia’s preparedness for vvIBDVFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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12:47

Chicken Meat Series: Carbon footprint of the...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Fran Copely from Integrity Ag & Environment about the carbon footprint of the Australian chicken meat industry and options available to minimise emissions. Further Resources:Watch: Carbon & environmental impacts of poultry: 2020 and beyondWatch: Environmental sustainability: pathways to reduce carbon footprint in meat chicken farmingFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on Ag...

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14:37

Chicken Meat Series: Optimising ranging behaviour by...

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2021/01/01

In this episode we talk with Peta Taylor from The University of Melbourne about her project on optimising meat chicken range use. Further Resources:Final report: Optimising ranging behaviour by free-range meat chickensFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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20:15

Chicken Meat Series: Alternative sanitisers

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Dr Kapil Chousalkar from the University of Adelaide about two potential alternative sanitisers for use in commercial poultry production. Further Resources: Final report summary: Sanitisers for commercial use in chicken meat productionFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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13:10

Chicken Meat Series: Age-dependent amino acid...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Dr Mukti Barua from Massey University about the work she has completed on the standardised ileal amino acid digestibility of common feed ingredients used in poultry diets. Further Resources:An investigation into the influence of age on the standardized amino acid digestibility of wheat and sorghum in broilers Influence of age on the standardized ileal amino acid digestibility of corn and barley in broilers Basal ileal endogenous amino acid flow in...

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8:46

Chicken Meat Series: Biosecurity risk assessment app

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Chris Aitken about Exoflare People, an easy-to-use biosecurity app available for the Australian chicken meat industry. Further Resources: To get started or learn more about Exoflare People, visit exoflare.io/people/chicken-meatFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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13:29

Chicken Meat Series: Using maternal calls to modify...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk to Dr Peta Taylor from The University of Melbourne about her recently completed project that looked at using maternal hen vocalisations to modify the behaviour of meat chickens. Further Resources:Final report: Using vocalisations to modify chicken behaviourFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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9:35

Chicken Meat Series: Finding the fourth limiting...

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2021/01/01

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 dietsWatch the webinar: Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced protein dietsFind out more about the AgriFutures Chick...

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10:57

Chicken Meat Series: Ideal amino acid ratios in...

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2021/01/01

In this episode, we talk with Dr Sonia Liu from the University of Sydney about the ideal amino acid ratios for wheat and sorghum based reduced-protein meat chicken diets. This work was part of a larger project that looked at 'Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced protein diets'. Further Resources:Project snapshot: Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced-protein dietsWatch the webinar: Optimising amino acid profiles and energy in reduced protein dietsFind out m...

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9:11

Chicken Meat Series: Controlling darkling beetles...

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2021/01/01

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 industryEnquire about partnership opportunities with Stephen and his team: Mycopesti...

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7:56

Chicken Meat Series: Alleviating heat stress with...

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2021/01/01

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 chickensFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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19:06

Chicken Meat Series: Your guide to establishing a...

AgriFutures On Air ·

2021/01/01

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 guidePlanning and environment guideline for establishing meat chicken farms: Guide 2 – Applicant guideFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research...

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7:53

Chicken Meat Series: Resilient plants for free range...

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2021/01/01

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 farmsFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Meat Program research projects.

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10:12

Chicken Meat Series: Reduced crude protein diets –...

AgriFutures On Air ·

2020/12/31

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 poultryFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Mea...

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4:21

Chicken Meat Series: Novel rodent control options for...

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2020/12/31

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 reportFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken Mea...

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10:58

Chicken Meat Series: Selecting rodent management...

AgriFutures On Air ·

2020/12/31

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 reportFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is part of a 21-part series on AgriFutures' Chicken...

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11:25

Chicken Meat Series: Emergency disease management and...

AgriFutures On Air ·

2020/12/31

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 reportFind out more about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat ProgramThis mini episode is the first in a 21-part seri...

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