Tugrul Durali
Tugrul Durali | PhD Candidate
Faculty of Veterinary Science
425 Werombi Road, Camden NSW 2570
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Ph: + 61 2 4655 0638; + 61 402 145107
E:
Qualifications
DVM University of Istanbul
Research Interests
Poultry gut health, microbiology and nutrition.
Project
Comparative digestive physiology and health of free range broiler and conventional broiler.
Free range broiler production is really in its infancy in Australia however latest data shows production is rapidly increasing, in 2006 free range broiler production was 4% and today is around 15% of total broiler production. This rapid grow and infancy outcomes demonstrate poorer bird performance, high feed conversion and mortality as a result of possible mixture of problems such as digestive health, strong coccidiosis and dysbacteriosis challenge, nutritional inadequacy and unknown pasture consumption. In consequence of high FCR and high mortality we are facing with serious economical loses and animal welfare issues in comparison to conventionally reared broilers. This project will examine difference of digestive physiology and health of free range broiler and conventional broilers.
Project Supervisor
Associate Supervisors
A/Prof Aaron J. Cowieson (USyd)
A/Prof Julian Cox (UNSW)
Contribution to the profession and the community
- Member of the World's Poultry Science Association Australia.
- Member of Australian Veterinary Poultry Association.
- Member of Turkish Veterinary Medical Association.
- Member of Turkish Youth Education and Career Development Committee.