Efficient environment and bird friendly commercial duck production

The University of Sydney

  • Project code: PRJ-000545

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Friday, September 1, 2006

  • Project completion date: Monday, May 31, 2010

  • National Priority: NAP-Provide new and developing animal industries with regular and up-to-date market assessments

Summary

Develop growth models to more precisely predict market ages for the most desired market weight and the highest yield of high-value breast meat so that industry can more accurately meet consumer demands. Use of dietary intervention to provide more uniform market weights higher yield of breast and reduce feed input costs. Potential to also develop niche markets based on modifying the duck tissue profiles through use of specific dietary ingredients.

Program

New and Emerging Animal Industries

Research Organisation

The University of Sydney

Objective Summary

Develop growth models to more precisely predict market ages for the most desired market weight and the highest yield of high-value breast meat so that industry can more accurately meet consumer demands. Use of dietary intervention to provide more uniform market weights higher yield of breast and reduce feed input costs. Potential to also develop niche markets based on modifying the duck tissue profiles through use of specific dietary ingredients.