Leading Research: tagged layer hens
Effects of diet composition, gut microbial status and feed forms on cannibalism in layers
The project aimed to identify both nutritional and husbandry factors that may contribute to increase cannibalism, and to develop strategies to minimise it.
Canola meal and Cottonseed meal in broiler and layer diets
This proposes that the Australian egg and poultry industry to incorporate canola and cottonseed meal in poultry diets.Canola and cottonseed meal is proven to be both economical and high in protein.
Impact of sorghum ergot in layer hens
Though sorghum is an important component of layer hen diet, it is highly susceptible to contamination of sorghum ergot.This project aims to determine the safe practical limits for use of ergot contaminated sorghum grain in layer diets.