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.

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.