Leading Research: tagged laying hens
Updating grain apparent metabolisable energy (AME) database
Energy is the most expensive component of diet for laying hens.
Pullet and layer flock uniformity: an epidemiological industry-based approach to improve feed efficiency
Benchmarking of flock uniformity and performance regarding persistency and longevity of lay achieved
Available phosphorus requirement of laying hens
Two experiments were conducted to determine the available phosphorus (AP) requirement of laying hens and to examine the effect of different dietary AP and calcium (Ca) concentrations on egg production and egg shell quality from the start of lay to 80 weeks of age.
Importance of rearing environment, space and nests for laying hens in cages
Improved welfare assessment of laying hens in cages through better knowledge and understanding of the importance of space and nests in cages
The importance of nests for the welfare of laying hens
As the majority of hens in Australia are housed in cages, which is a controversial animal welfare issue for the egg industry, an analysis of nest boxes and their use by laying hens is an important aspect of understanding the effect on bird welfare, behaviour, and ultimately, egg production.
Alternative protein sources for laying hens
The need to expand the protein options available to the poultry industry was the catalyst for this study.
A Comparative Study of the Nutritive Values of Triticale and Wheat for Laying Hens
This study examines whether wheat can be substituted by triticale, a generally cheaper cereal grain, without prejudice to performance of the flock or egg quality.