Poultry research capability
Productivity - Nutrition - Health & Welfare - Behaviour
Allermuir AISC
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Edinburgh
Scientifically sound replicated trials under near-commercial conditions enabling the rapid testing and validation of products for broilers, layers and turkeys and comparisons of genetic lines or treatments based on nutrition and health.
See also Multi-Sector capability
Bristol Poultry Unit
Bristol Vet School, University of Bristol
Bridging the gap between commercial systems and small experimental units. Industry-standard housing for broilers & layers with high-spec monitoring (visual & audio) from flock to individual bird to improve efficiency & welfare.
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C-DIAL
Newcastle University
Imaging, sensor & automated tech for precision farming incl. gait analysis; scoring of feathering quality; early warning systems to detect behavioural signs of disease; & rapidly quantify the consequences of farm management practices on animal health & welfare.
See also Multi-Sector capability