CRC for the Australian Poultry Industries funding

Australian Poultry CRC Pty Ltd

  • Project code: PRJ-000735

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Tuesday, July 1, 2003

  • Project completion date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010

  • National Priority: CME-Priority 3-Contributing to efficient and secure chicken production systems

Summary

To provide funding to the CRC for Australian Poultry. Mission of the CRC: To enhance the competitiveness of the Australian egg and chicken meat industries and supporting industries through the application of strategic programs delivering cost-effectiveand socially responsible production of safe quality poultry products for domestic consumption and for emerging export markets.

Program

Chicken Meat

Research Organisation

Australian Poultry CRC Pty Ltd

Objective Summary

CRC objectives:
Sustainable production of chicken meat without reliance on antibiotics
Development and timely commercialisation of new health products and improved diagnostic tools through the application of genomics-based biotechnologies
A poultry industry with enhanced bird health and welfare standards, producing quality products in an efficient, sustainable production system
Improved education and skills of staff at all levels of the industries.