There are five new research grants.

Texas A&M University takes second place at the contest.

Researchers were able to show that there were significant differences in the visual systems of brown and white chickens at all ages.

None of the sanitizers tested in the trial caused damage to the cuticle, and Salmonella did not penetrate the egg.

Findings indicate that the industry can start implementing these lights without worry of harming the hens.

Prairie View A&M University will use the funds provided by the grant to support travel to Texas A&M University, local poultry farms and other local poultry industry visits.

Award recipient submissions will be accepted through July 1.

The grant was made possible in part from an endowing Foundation gift from Claxton Poultry Farms.

Poultry industry leaders from Cargill, Prestage Farms and Pilgrim’s participated in a program that informed the students about the multitude of career opportunities in the industry.