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The University of Bristol opens a research facility for poultry industry

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The centre is part of Center for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL) Network and it aims to improve bird welfare and help consumer confidence.

Posted on Jan 25 ,16:00

The University of Bristol opens a research facility for poultry industry

A total amount of one million GBP (1.14 million euros) was invested by Innovate UK in the research facility opened on January 24th at the University of Bristol's Veterinary School. The new CIEL poultry facility will focus on both laying hen and broiler health, welfare, behaviour and productivity, announced the University.

"The unit will help extend our collaborative work on housing design and welfare assessment to develop innovative ways to optimise egg production and business performance through improved health, welfare and nutrition as well as bridging the gap between commercial systems and small-scale experimental units", explained Dr Andy Butterworth, Poultry specialist research lead at the University of Bristol.

The university is already having different specialist facilities for cattle, pig, sheep and aquaculture, poultry being the latest research facility added to the list.

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