We invite you to participate in PSA’s opportunities!

The Poultry Science Association’s mission involves disseminating the latest information and research within the poultry sciences. In conjunction, the Association’s vision is to be the world’s most respected resource for the poultry sciences. We are pleased to offer a variety of outlets that help us strive to meet these goals. Through our monthly interpretive summaries, the Let’s Squawk About It interview series, infographics, and more, we are working to spread the latest poultry science research.

If you have recently conducted or published research, and you would like to discuss or promote the science, look into all the opportunities available through the Poultry Science Association. Our Get Involved Form is always open and taking submissions for consideration.

To go a step further, we are also happy to provide monthly member spotlights, as you will see below. If you are a member of the association and would like to be featured, complete the Member Spotlight Submission Form and you could soon see yourself featured in an upcoming issue of PSA Postings.

Thank you to all of those who have previously participated and benefited from the Association’s various outlets. We look forward to receiving your submissions and furthering our reach to achieve the goals outlined in our mission and vision.

Sam Shafer, MBA

Marketing Manager, PSA

Abstracts Submission Deadline

Authors who intend to submit an abstract for presentation consideration at the 2023 PSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia are to have their submissions in by the deadline (TONIGHT) April 12, 2023 AT 11:59 PM EDT. All abstracts accepted will be presented in-person at the Annual Meeting in July.

Early Bird Registration Ending Soon

For those who plan to attend this year’s Annual Meeting in Philadelphia but have not yet registered, there are a few weeks left to take advantage of the best registration rate. Attendees who register by the Early Bird Registration deadline on Sunday, April 30, 2023 could save up to $250 on their registration fees. Be sure to register early as rates increase on May 1st.

Travel Awards (Faculty & Student)

Attendees who intend to apply for a Travel Award need to have their applications in soon. The International Faculty Travel Award deadline is TONIGHT, April 12, 2023 by 11:59 PM CDT. 

Students wishing to apply for a travel award have a little more time. Applications for Student Travel Awards are due by Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM CDT.

Additional details about the 2023 Travel Awards are available on the PSA Website through the link below.

Investigating microbial presence in free range layers

A recent study published in The Journal of Applied Poultry Research sought to determine the best stocking density for free range layer flocks. Although there is no standard stocking density for free range layers, the researchers set out to identify if the common 1-1.5 square foot space per bird affected the spread of microbes to hens and their eggs.

Are you interested in being featured in a Member Spotlight? Or maybe you would like to nominate someone? Complete the Member Spotlight submission form here!

Ricardo Valle Buitrago

Current Employer:

Retired from Aviagen/Some consulting

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Universidad Agraria
• PhD - University of Pennsylvania

Area of Expertise:

Poultry Health and Management

Where did you grow up and did you have poultry in your youth?

Nicaragua. Did not keep poultry in youth.

What was your first job out of school and what were your responsibilities?

Beef cattle reproduction and health. Maintain and increase calf crops and overall herd health for cattle ranchers in Nicaragua. Switched to poultry ten years later after brief stint with swine.

If you had a motto that applied to your daily professional career, what would it be?

"Find a solution to the problem and apply the right correction."

What value does your PSA membership offer you?

Great source of information through the journals, meetings and and most importantly, colleague contacts.

What is your favorite poultry breed?

White Plymouth Rock

New Members of the Poultry Science Association

The Association is pleased to welcome the following individuals who started their PSA membership in March 2023.

Professional Members

Anna Orlova

Adisseo USA Inc.

Ceinwen Evans

IFF | Danisco Animal Nutrition

Diego Brana-Uarela

Elanco Animal Health

Don Ritter

Innovad

Elizabeth Krushinskie

Food Safety Risk Management Consulting LLC

Fan Yang

Henan University of Science and Technology

Gabriel B. Pessoa

Ajinomoto do Brasil

Greg Page

Huvepharma

Ismael Contreras

Synbios

Jack Tieberg

ONCE Inc.

Jeff C. Little

DSM Nutritional Products

Jiannan Zhang

Sichuan University

Jorge Y. Perez Palencia

South Dakota State University

Kirsty Gibbs

IFF | Danisco Animal Nutrition

Koushik De

Novus International Inc.

Luis Eduardo Grandvallet Mugica Sr.

Synbios

Ruediger Hauck

Auburn University

Sijne van der Beek

Global Layer Genetics GmbH

Tatiana C. Santos

State University of Maringá

Tatsuyuki Takahashi

Kitasato University

Graduate Student Members

Ayobami T. Aboderin

McGill University

Ahmet Buyukyavuz

Clemson University

Ashok Chandra

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University

Byung-yeon B.Y. Kwon

Konkuk University

Corie Darrington

McGill University

Graduate Student Members

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Felix U. Felixsam Samuel Sir

Alabama A&M

Gabriella Costa C. Ribeiro

Campus Botucatu / UNESP

Haseeb U. Rehman

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Jasna Chelikandam

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Jina Park

Konkuk University

JuYong Song

Konkuk University

Juan M. Jaton Sr.

Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria (INTA)

Khoi X. Hoang

Gifu University

Mariana C. de Souza

State University of Maringá

Martina Bordini

University of Bologna

Nikita Agarwal

Cornell University

Odinaka Iwuozo

North Carolina A&T State University

Oluteru E. Orimaye

North Carolina A&T State University

Paul W. Adanu

Szent Istvan Egyetem

Samantha Seibel

Pennsylvania State University

Tolulope T. Ogundipe

University of Arkansas

Tung T. Pham

Szent Istvan Egyetem

Urvi Shah

North Carolina State University

Valentin Mujyambere

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Undergraduate Student Members

Madison R. Berger

Auburn University

Maria Victoria P. de Souza

Federal University of Uberlandia

Oluwaferanmi D. Ayeni

University Of Ilorin

Spencer T. Karn

The Ohio State University

Xi Sun

Northwest A&F University

Accepting Company Applications!

The Andrew F. Giesen III Poultry Science Foundation Undergraduate Internship Program is accepting company applications for the summer of 2023. Companies interested in participating must be based in the United States or Canada and complete the Company Intern Registration Form. The deadline to complete the form is May 15, 2023. Additional deadlines and details, including intern requirements, are available on the PSA website here.

Probiotics for Heat Stress

This short communication from Poultry Science^® examines the effects of a probiotic, Bacillus subtilis, on neuroinflammation in heat-stressed broilers. The study did find that the probiotic improved brain immunity of heat-stressed broilers by reducing proinflammatory cytokines. The results also supported other findings that Bacillus subtilis supplementation reduces heat-related behaviors including panting and wing spreading.

Topics of Interest to Poultry Scientists

Below you will find several news articles and resources of interest in the field of Poultry Science.

Frank Siewerdt Brought on as Poultry Science Department Head at NC State

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Safety & Health Award Programs

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Nigeria's new currency system is severely impacting the country's poultry industry

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Consumer Trends Impacting the Future of Chicken

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Virtual Academy is April 24-28, 2023

SEA was created several years ago to fit an education need for the egg production and processing industries. Through a combination of interactive classroom experiences taught by expert speakers, and hands-on learning, participants are provided the latest information on egg quality and egg safety.

Virtual SEA runs April 24-28, 2023 on Zoom and is an Egg Production & Processing 101 experience that focuses on egg quality information and an interactive experience that is useful for employees who work in egg barns and processing plants.

Virtual SEA is broken out into two courses: Live Hen Production on April 24 – 26 followed by Egg Processing and Food Safety April 26 – 28, all of which run from noon to approximately 3:00 EST each day. Employees, students and academia may join SEA on Zoom for a few hours each day and still be able to work or attend class.

Registration Open Now!

Our topics covered over four days of scientific programming include Virology, Pathology, Welfare, Infectious Bronchitis Virus, Enteric Health, Vaccinology, Epidemiology, Wealth of Knowledge, Bacteriology, Diagnostics, Case Reports, Salmonella, Hatchery, Avian Influenza, Coccidiosis, and Infectious Bursal Disease.

In addition to a wealth of scientific programming, the AAAP is proud to host a variety of events during the annual meeting including: The AAAP Women’s Network Symposium Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Stronger Relationships and Exceptional Results, The AAAP Poultry Professional Networking Event, The Yoga Session, The AAAP Lasher-Eckroade History Lecture, The Awards Banquet, and The Wellness Talk.

For complete details and to register, click the link below.