Replacing imported feed to protect Australia’s love of chicken

4 Aug 2025
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Researchers measure the chickens' development to ensure the alternative feeds do not impact on their meat growing performance. 

University of Queensland researchers have developed animal feeds to secure Australia's chicken industry, support farmers and reduce the impact on the environment.

Dr Elham (Ellie) Assadi Soumeh from the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability created feed formulas to replace soybean meal, the main protein ingredient in commercial chicken diets, which is imported at a rate of 1.2 million tonnes annually.  

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