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.

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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
government agencies
departments

Biosecurity

Management practices to reduce the risk of transmission of disease onto and away from a production site.

Conventional, free-range & organic

Advice on the benefits and drawbacks of various types of management and husbandry systems for laying hens, chickens and turkeys.

Husbandry

Nutrition

We provide independent and impartial expert comment, advice and guidance on the provision, value and effects of diets and their ingredients for poultry.