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Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gut
The FSA wants a field-trial study on commercial UK broiler farms to test whether probiotics can reduce or delay Campylobacter colonisation in chicken flocks under real production conditions. The research should measure the effectiveness of commercially available probiotic formulations and establish realistic log reductions achievable.
- Closes30 November 2026, 12 noon
- Published19 October 2026
- Value£500k
- BuyerFood Standards Agency
- WhereUK broiler farms
- CategoryResearch & development, Catering & food, Grounds, forestry & agriculture, Surveying, architecture & engineering
- RegionYorkshire & Humber
You'll want to look if you have experience designing and running controlled trials on livestock farms, particularly poultry, and can work with Campylobacter microbiology and probiotic interventions.
Possible incumbent
Animal and Plant Health Agency and Hallmark Meat Hygiene Ltd recently won related Campylobacter survey work from this buyer. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.