Poultry activities
The Monogastric Science Research (MSR) poultry unit is funded to provide poultry-related advice on welfare, biosecurity, organic systems and the environment to producers and poultry keepers (including keepers of 'hobby flocks') based in Scotland.
The MSR poultry unit has a long tradition of providing a wide range of research and consultancy services to all sectors of the poultry industry including:
- producers
- feed additive manufacturers聽
- government agencies聽
- departments
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Biosecurity
Management practices to reduce the risk of transmission of disease onto and away from a production site.
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Conventional, free-range & organic
Advice on the benefits and drawbacks of various types of management and husbandry systems for laying hens, chickens and turkeys.
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Husbandry
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Nutrition
We provide independent and impartial expert comment, advice and guidance on the provision, value and effects of diets and their ingredients for poultry.
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