Chicken Meat

Chicken meat is Australia’s most consumed source of meat-based protein. With the lowest environmental footprint of all meats, and as the least expensive form of meat protein, Australian chicken is loved for its convenience, affordability, and versatility.

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Chicken Meat

Waste not, want not: Rebel Northey’s quest for sustainable poultry nutrition

Rebel Northey is reflecting on a year of productive research, industry connections and personal growth that has positioned him at the forefront of sustainable poultry nutrition innovation.

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CHICKEN MEAT / 13.05.25

Egg injection leads to healthier chicks

An essential oil shows promise for improving the immunity of broiler chickens before they hatch, according to University of Queensland research.

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CHICKEN MEAT / 22.04.25

Australian chicken meat industry seeks to harness the power of behavioural science

The Australian chicken meat industry is using behavioural science to more deeply understand its people in a bid to maximise research uptake and improve industry collaboration.

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CHICKEN MEAT / 31.01.25

Poultry pathogen research to crack kinky back

A new CQUniversity (CQU) led research project is addressing a fast-spreading pathogen that’s ruffling feathers across the Australian poultry industry.

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