Poultry Research
The Poultry Research Foundation was one of the original Foundations established within the University of Sydney by the University Senate in 1958. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide an interface between the Australian poultry and allied industries and the Faculty of Veterinary Science.
It sponsors industry related research, assists in the training of scientific personnel and acts in an industrial liaison capacity. The Foundation's contribution to the development of the Australian poultry and stockfeeds industries has been achieved through research programs directed at obtaining a better understanding of the metabolism and nutritional requirements of poultry.
Current Major Research Projects
- Nutritional evaluation of feed ingredients
- Nutrient requirements of broilers and laying hens
- Physiological and nutritional responses of birds to temperature
- Immunological responses to diet and environment
- Endocrinological factors associated with stress and behaviour
- Dietary intervention to reduce use of antimicrobials in feed and enhance gut health
- Application of feed supplements to enhance production, efficiency and yield of high value breast meat
Contact Details
Poultry Research Unit
University of Sydney
425 Werombi Road
CAMDEN NSW 2570
Jo-Ann Geist
Email:jogeist@camden.usyd.edu.au
Poultry Research Foundation C01,
Faculty of Veterinary Science,University of Sydney
425 Werombi Rd., Camden 2570
Ph: +61 2 9351 1656
Fax: +61 2 4655 0693