Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF)

ACMF had the pleasure of attending the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Consortium today in Brisbane. It was inspiring to see so many passionate industry representatives come together to shape the future of chicken meat. A special shout-out to the talented PhD students who shared their cutting-edge research—these future leaders are driving the innovations that will propel our industry forward. The consortium is tackling some of the most exciting challenges in poultry production: 🔬 Boosting the digestibility of locally grown, high-protein feed grains—reducing our dependence on imported feed. 🥚 Optimising nutrition in parent birds to enhance the health and performance of future generations. 🌎 What impacts do nutritional changes have on gut health, and how does that, in turn, influence the environment in which broiler chickens are raised? Through initiatives like these, the AgriFutures Consortium project is accelerating the industry’s journey toward greater sustainability and ensuring we stay at the forefront of progress. #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #PoultryInnovation #ChickenMeat #AgriFutures

It’s Global Handwashing Day! Time to lather up, Australia! 🌏💦   According to the Food Safety Information Council, 42% of Aussies confess they sometimes skip the suds before touching food.   Remember, washing your hands isn’t just a chore – it’s the easiest way to keep your cooking (and loved ones) safe!   Whether you're cracking eggs, prepping seafood, or handling that Sunday roast, clean hands = happy tummies. 🧼🍗🍳   Need some tips or resources? The Food Safety Information Council has you covered with easy ways to avoid foodborne illness!   Let’s make sure the only thing we’re serving this season is delicious food – not germs! 😷 https://lnkd.in/gmeX6HUe   #GlobalHandwashingDay #FoodSafety #HealthyHabits

The Australian Chicken Meat Federation welcomes the Australian Government's decision to allocate $95 million towards enhancing the nation's preparedness for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus.   This investment is in addition to the $6.9 million funding allocated to HPAI H5N1 preparedness announced earlier this year.   Activities to be funded under this package will complement the extensive preparedness program already being pursued by industry.   You can read the ACMF's media release here: https://lnkd.in/gnPSt2VB

🐣 Happy #WorldEggDay from the halls of Parliament House! 🐔 Today, we’re thrilled to join Egg Farmers of Australia in celebrating the incredible contribution of eggs to our nation's food security and nutrition. Now, we know the age-old question is bound to come up: "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" Well, we might never settle that debate, but one thing’s for sure—Australia’s poultry industry, whether it’s eggs or chicken meat, is all about providing wholesome, sustainable and nutritious food to families right across the country! 🥚🍗 Julie Collins Melinda Hashimoto Samantha Allan Duncan Rowland Michelle Landry #Sustainability #EggFarmers #ChickenMeat #AussieAgriculture #WorldEggDay

We have extended our applications for the Safety Smart Broiler Chicken Farming Award until Monday!    Showcase how you're championing safety in our industry for your chance to win a $5000 cash prize.    Applying is quick and easy. It only takes 20 minutes. Head to our website for more details: www.chicken.org.au/awards.

Tag a safety champion – they could win $5000!   Who is YOUR organisation’s safety champion, who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure a safe working environment? Let's recognise and reward their exceptional contributions to workplace safety! Give them a shout out in the comments below, and encourage them to nominate themselves or their business for the Safety Smart Award. Applying is easy and only takes about 20 minutes. Head to www.chicken.org.au/awards for the nomination form. Entries close this week! 📅 Inghams Group Limited Turosi Baiada Poultry Golden Cockerel Pty Ltd Hazeldenes Chicken ProTen The Cordina Group Nichols Poultry

Australia is taking proactive measures to safeguard its unique ecosystems and agricultural industries from the threat of Avian Influenza. The government is conducting a comprehensive national exercise to test our preparedness to respond to a potential outbreak of the H5N1 Avian Influenza strain. This highly contagious virus poses a significant risk to both wildlife and poultry populations. The ACMF, along with other representatives across agriculture, government, environment and health, have undertaken preparatory exercises to bolster our national preparedness and capability. The ACMF has completed the third activity of Exercise Volare following two activities held last month. The ACMF provided sector-specific insights and feedback to support our national preparedness and inform capability arrangements. More information about Exercise Volare is available at: https://lnkd.in/g5BFYCbX Key findings and recommendations from the exercise will be made publicly available following a review of the activities.

Remember, we are still accepting submissions for the Safety Smart Broiler Chicken Farming Award! 👷♂️ Submissions close September 20th (less than 4 weeks to go!) Scan the QR code for more details or visit www.chicken.org.au/awards.

ACMF would like to thank everyone who attended in person or virtually, for their support and participation in our National Avian Influenza Summit held this week on the Gold Coast. Day two of the National Avian Influenza Summit was a working session for industry. The room was buzzing with ideas and collaboration on all things H5N1 preparedness, response, and recovery. The insights from our overseas guests who are already facing H5N1 incursions, and the knowledge sharing from local experts was invaluable, as we prepare for the possibility of H5N1 arriving on our shores. Stay tuned as ACMF works on consolidating and sharing key outcomes from the Summit.   Turosi, Inghams Group Limited, Golden Cockerel Pty Ltd, Darwalla Group, Hazeldenes Chicken, Baiada Poultry, The Cordina Group,Australian Eggs, Avigen, ProTen, Animal Health Australia, AgriFutures Australia, Pepe's Ducks Ltd. #H5N1 #biosecurity

It’s National Biosecurity Week - and today hundreds of representatives from right across the poultry value chain have gathered on the Gold Coast for the ACMF National Avian Influenza Summit. This highly collaborative summit has brought together state and federal CVOs, industry and global experts to discuss preparing a rapid and effective response to an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. We look forward to two productive days and thank participants for their engagement and contribution. Beth Cookson Rowan McMonnies Jackie Poyser Mary Wu Verity Price Graeme Cooke Jo Coombe Kevin de Witte Allison Crook Justine Saunders Michelle Rodan Rob Williams Turosi Inghams Group Limited Baiada Poultry Darwalla Group Hazeldenes Chicken Elanco Australian Eggs Animal Health Australia AgriFutures Australia