Leading Research: tagged flock management
Nutritional management of free range laying hens
Building on previous research, this project further investigated the preferences of individual hens to use the range. Using RFID technology, this project indicated that there are linkages between a hen's preference to use the range and health and performance throughout life.
Automated, real-time monitoring of bird and flock movement and behaviour
This proof of concept research developed an automated intelligence, video-based system which recognises individual birds within the shed and their activities in real-time.
Optimising performance, health, flock consistency & egg quality characteristics through management
In this project, researchers will work with free range farms to understand the management factors which influence common problems in free range systems such as variable peak of lay timing and inconsistent egg size and quality.