USPOULTRY and foundation approve $408,000 in new research grants through the Comprehensive Research Program The grants go to four different institutions. Industry News May 9, 2023 No Comments There are five new research grants.Read More
University of Arkansas wins 74th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest University of Arkansas' Kylie Roesler wins the high individual overall category. Industry News May 8, 2023 No Comments Texas A&M University takes second place at the contest.Read More
USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to focus on business environment best practices This year’s seminar is set for June 19–21 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Industry News May 2, 2023 No Comments The seminar offers insight and tools to help increase a company’s bottom line and confront the unique, complex issues a company faces. Read More
Workforce Success and Engagement Conference focuses on employee belonging and connection More information on upcoming seminars is available on USPOULTRY’s website. Industry News May 1, 2023 No Comments The seminar was held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.Read More
Researchers investigate how laying hens visually perceive the resources in cage-free housing Dr. Darrin Karcher and colleagues at Purdue University recently completed the research project. Industry News April 24, 2023 No Comments Researchers were able to show that there were significant differences in the visual systems of brown and white chickens at all ages. Read More
Researchers evaluate egg wash sanitizers to reduce Salmonella contamination on and in turkey eggs The peroxide product proved to be the most effective. Industry News April 14, 2023 No Comments None of the sanitizers tested in the trial caused damage to the cuticle, and Salmonella did not penetrate the egg.Read More
Researchers evaluate a unique lighting system to assess welfare and skeletal quality of laying hens Results show that PAWS lighting appears to improve both physiological and physical welfare. Industry News April 13, 2023 No Comments Findings indicate that the industry can start implementing these lights without worry of harming the hens. Read More
USPOULTRY accepting research pre-proposals Submit pre-proposals by May 1, 2023. Industry News April 11, 2023 No Comments A pre-proposal is a one-page synopsis of the potential research project.Read More
USPOULTRY’s 2023 Poultry Processor Workshop to highlight leadership and employee development The program will also address operations challenges. April 3, 2023 No Comments The agenda was developed by a program committee of plant managers, food safety and quality assurance professionals, as well as university personnel.Read More
USPOULTRY Foundation awards student recruiting grant to Prairie View A&M University The grant was made possible in part by an endowing USPOULTRY Foundation gift from Pilgrim’s. Industry News March 29, 2023 No Comments 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.Read More