About Us

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program was established in 1990 to link universities, governments and industry in order to address major industrial and scientific challenges in a collaborative manner. The close interaction between researchers and users of research is a key feature of the program, along with industry contribution to CRC education programs to produce industry ready graduates.

The Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research administers the CRC Program, and the Australian Poultry CRC was established on 1 July 2003.

The Poultry CRC has four main programs:

1. Program 1 Enhanced quality and productivity using novel approaches to digestive physiology and metabolism of poultry
2. Program 2 Sustainable poultry health through discovery, development and application of emerging biotechnology
3. Program 3 Improved management of poultry welfare and the environmental impact of poultry production
4. Program 4 Education and Training

These Programs are designed to deliver the following key outcomes:

• Sustainable production of chicken meat without reliance on antibiotics
• Development and commercialisation of new poultry health products and improved diagnostic tools
• A poultry industry with enhanced bird health and welfare standards
• Improved education and skills of industry personnel

» Download Poultry CRC Annual Report 2006-07 (PDF 1.4MB)

Our Partners

The Poultry CRC is an unincorporated joint venture between the University of New England, The University of Melbourne, The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, The Australian Egg Corporation Ltd and Bioproperties Pty Ltd.

Core Participants:

• Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL)
• Bioproperties Pty Ltd
• Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)
• University of New England
• The University of Melbourne

Supporting Participants:

• Baiada Poultry Pty Ltd
• Bartter Enterprises Pty Ltd
• Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd
• Agribiz Engineering (Rural Resources Group Pty Ltd)
• Alltech Australia (Alltech Biotechnology Pty Ltd)
• South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Livestock Industries
• Victorian Department of Primary Industries (VDPI)
• Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (QDPI&F)
• Monash University
• Nutreco
• Queensland University of Technology
• RMIT University
• The University of Adelaide
• The University of Queensland
• The University of New South Wales
• The University of Sydney
• The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)

Management Structure

The Poultry CRC is directed by a Governing Board with an independent Chairman and comprises representatives from the five core parties, three industry representatives and the Chief Executive Officer. For the purpose of operational efficiency, the activities of the CRC are carried out by the Poultry CRC Pty Ltd under an Operating Agreement.