Cross-Fertilization: Germ-Free Chickens

Series

Series Name

Living Tomorrow

Issue

Issue No.

153

Date Released

1975

Length of issue (in feet)

493

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Cross-Fertilization: Driverless Bus
2. 2Cross-Fertilization: Germ-Free Chickens
3. 3Cross-Fertilization: Points of Posts
4. 4Cross-Fertilization: Horse Sensor

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

COI synopsis: A concept that’s blossomed in one field will often take root in another - a form of cross-fertilisation which makes the most of a good idea. This issue looks at a few such good ideas which have crossed a technological boundary. Techniques developed for maintaining sterile conditions during surgery are now finding a completely different application. Chickens raised in a sterile environment grow faster - and without the possibly dangerous use of antibiotics.

Keywords

Health and medicine; Agriculture; Science and technology; Birds; Animal husbandry

Written sources

COI Microfilm Roll 51 [BFI National Archive]
COI Microfilm Roll 54 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1458/153

Credits:

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Sponsor

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Film Archive

Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

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