Recognising Prior Learning in the Poultry Industry
AUSTRALIA - Poultry CRC initiated a study of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and how it can be applied more effectively for people involved in poultry production. An update is published in the latest issue of eChook News.

Talented Young Vet Tackles ILTV
AUSTRALIA - Dr Joanne Devlin of the University of Melbourne is to continue her work on infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV) in the UK, according to the latest issue of eChook News from Poultry CRC.

Battle Continues against Necrotic Enteritis
AUSTRALIA - Dr Trudi Banham explains her latest work on one of the toxins produced by Clostridium perfringens in the latest issue of eChook News from Poultry CRC.

IPC Expands Committee, Re-Elects Executives
AUSTRALIA - Members of the International Poultry Council (IPC) re-elected all members of its executive committee for another term, and also approved expanding the committee by one delegate at its annual meeting in Sydney.

Heading for a New Year and a New Poultry CRC
AUSTRALIA - The latest issue of e-Chook brings an update on Poultry CRC by CEO, Professor Mingan Choct.

CSIRO Awards go to Poultry CRC Scientists
AUSTRALIA - Poultry CRC scientists have been recognised by CSIRO Livestock Industries, with both a veteran and a newcomer winning accolades for their achievements.

Enrolment Open for Masters Health Online Course
AUSTRALIA - The first Masters graduates in Avian Health will soon bolster the ranks of the world's avian vets, with the fourth and final unit of Avian Health Online now underway through the University of Melbourne.

Industry, Science Come Together for 'River of Ideas'
AUSTRALIA - Poultry industry personnel and scientists involved in poultry R&D will come together in Sydney next week for the CRC's fifth and final Ideas Exchange.

FSANZ Invites Public Comment on Food Law Changes
AUSTRALIA - Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulation of food to provide information and comment on possible changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

Labor to Vote Down Cage Eggs Bill
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA - The ACT government has signalled that it will block a Greens bill banning cage egg production when the Legislative Assembly sits this week.

Broilers Raised on Fibrous Litter are More Uniform
AUSTRALIA - A study at Poultry CRC has found greater uniformity in birds raised on fibrous litter.

Greens: 'Inhumane' Film Supports Cage Egg Ban
AUSTRALIA - The ACT Greens say new footage allegedly shot inside the ACT's only battery cage egg farm shows why the practice should be banned in the Territory.

Doubts over Free-Range Egg Verification
AUSTRALIA - A recent newspaper article has cast doubt on the system for the verification of free-range egg production.

New Managers Appointed for Poultry CRC
AUSTRALIA - The Steering Committee of the new Poultry CRC has appointed three new programme managers.

Ridley Poised to Make Acquisitions
AUSTRALIA - Feed company, Ridley Corporation, has posted a net loss of almost 40 million Australian dollars (AUD) but says it is on the look-out for further acquisitions. Following a new contract with Inghams, Ridley is to re-open its Clifton facility...

Listeria Food Poisoning Traced to Chicken
AUSTRALIA - The source of an outbreak of food poisoning from an Australian airline meal has been traced to listeria contamination of chicken.

Egg Growers Cracking It
AUSTRALIA - Woolworths' move away from cage eggs is nothing more than a publicity stunt, according to the Australian Egg Corporation.

Red Meat Production Down, but Chicken Up
AUSTRALIA - The number of cattle, sheep, and pigs sent to the abattoir dropped by up to 30,000 head in the June quarter.

Poultry Farmer Backs Woolworths Egg Policy
AUSTRALIA - Woolworth's decision to scale back on caged eggs in its stores has been welcomed by one poultry farmer in Western Australia.

Woolworths Cuts Cage-Egg Lines
AUSTRALIA - Supermarket giant, Woolworths, is cutting down on the number of brands of cage eggs.

Poultry CRC Receives Major Funding Boost
AUSTRALIA - Research into poultry has received a major funding boost under the latest round of the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program.

No End in Sight to High, Volatile Feed Grain Prices
AUSTRALIA - Prices of feed grains are expected to rise and become more volatile, according to a report by industry experts.

Poultry CRC Awarded Funding for Another 7.5 Years
AUSTRALIA - The Department for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has awarded 7.5 years funding for a second Poultry CRC.

Baiada MD Speaks out on Recent Job Losses
AUSTRALIA - The managing director of Baiada Poultry says job losses have been minimised, and no further job cuts in the region are planned.

Baiada Cuts Jobs Cut at Former Bartters Plant
AUSTRALIA - Shortly after acquiring Bartters, Baiada Poultry has cut 60 jobs at the former Bartters plant at McWilliams Road.