Greetings and Resolutions

Happy New Year! It is a pleasure to bring you greetings on behalf of the PSA Board of Directors and Staff, and to introduce myself as our Association’s new Executive Director. In addition, I thank you for your membership, and for your contributions to the advancement of poultry science worldwide.

It is truly a pleasure to join an organization so dedicated to that mission. I’ve had the pleasure of working with PSA very closely in recent years in my previous role at Feedstuffs, and was always favorably impressed with the quality of people serving this Association from volunteer leaders, scientific program chairs and symposia presenters, and especially the professional staff. When the opportunity came to join the team, it was a no-brainer for me.

A little about myself, briefly: I’m a farm kid from Southern Ohio who grew up raising cows and broilers on a small farm that’s been in the family for more than century. I studied Agricultural Communications and journalism at Ohio State, and earned graduate degrees in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration at Purdue and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. As you might guess from that CV, I’m passionate about the Land Grant Mission.

Prior to joining PSA I spent 22 years in agribusiness media, first as a farm radio broadcaster in Ohio and then the past 12 years with Feedstuffs, the highly-respected trade journal covering the animal feed and livestock sectors. Many of you rely on Feedstuffs for its coverage of the latest scientific research in nutrition and animal science, and that’s where I first became aware of PSA and its importance in our community.

My wife and I live in Columbus, Ohio, with our almost-10-year-old daughter Kyra and our three dogs. We spend many weekends at AKC-sanctioned dog shows across the eastern half of the country, and I’ll gladly talk your ear off about dog stuff if you’re interested.

I couldn’t be more excited about joining the PSA staff. As I shared with the Search Committee during the interview process, one of the things I knew going in was that this Association is blessed with a competent, dedicated, enthusiastic staff, and my first week on the job has confirmed that belief. Together we are working diligently on preparations for the Annual Meeting in July, wrapping up the 2022 Annual Report, and discussing how this year will be spent in advancing PSA’s Strategic Vision.

Come visit with us later this month in Atlanta at IPSF/IPPE – I look forward to meeting you or reconnecting!

Andy Vance

Executive Director, PSA

Abstract Submissions

The 2023 PSA Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee will be seeking abstract submissions soon. Please be sure to check your email announcing submissions opening.

Registration Opening Soon

Registration for the 2023 PSA Annual Meeting will open on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A standalone email will be sent once attendees can register next month.

Broilers Diets May Get a Boost from Nonessential Amino Acid Supplementation

This study from the University of Hohenheim suggests that if a broiler diet has reduced crude protein, the addition of nonessential amino acids may still encourage bird growth.

Read the summary to see how this research leads to new research possibilities in nonessential amino acid supplementation and beyond.

Vote for what you would like to see more of a focus on within the eNewsletter in 2023.

The PSA Postings has come a long way in the past few years. This robust newsletter provides a variety of information including updates within the Association, exposure to science, opportunities to highlight members, and topics/events of interest for the poultry science community.

In order to continue making PSA Postings as resourceful and interesting as it can be, we want to hear from readers like you! Please select the most appealing option from the list below that should be included in the newsletter going forward. You can submit your vote by clicking an option below. The feature with the most votes will be announced in the February 2023 PSA Postings and will be included going forward.

Visit us at Booth B8039

The Poultry Science Association will proudly have a booth in B Hall at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) at the end of the month. If you are planning to attend IPPE in Atlanta, be sure to stop by Booth B8039 and say hello to the PSA staff while you are there!

We will have new swag items to collect, so be sure to stop by and get your new squishy chicken!

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!

Tory Shynkaruk

Current Employer:

University of Saskatchewan

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - University of Saskatchewan
• Master's Degree - University of Saskatchewan

Area of Expertise:

Poultry management and welfare

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

A small town in rural Saskatchewan, Canada. We did not have poultry since my mom was terrorized by a rooster as a child and never recovered. We raised Katahdin sheep for meat instead.

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

I was hired as a research assistant by my supervisor/mentor, Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner. My responsibilities included helping run research trials, writing grant proposals, and managing the lab.

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

"If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room."

What value does your PSA membership offer you?

Being a member of PSA has connected me to an amazing network of professionals working in all aspects of the poultry industry. Attending the Annual Meeting each year is a highlight for me as it allows me the opportunity to meet and reconnect with members from around the world and learn about the interesting research being conducted that allows the industry to continuously improve. Additional benefits of membership include reduced costs for registration for the Annual Meeting and publishing in two of the most recognized peer-reviewed poultry journals, Poultry Science^® and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research.

What is your favorite poultry breed?

Turkey toms!

Fun Fact About Me!

I consider The Mummy (1999 with Brendan Fraser) one of the greatest movies of all time!

Examining Family Poultry Farming in Chile

This research note from Poultry Science^® examines the husbandry and breeding practices of poultry farmers in Southern Chile. The tradition of raising poultry in this region goes back generations and provides the family with an additional income source as well as provides the community with quality animal products. The research notes also examines the housing/egg production systems, sanitation management, and unique characteristics of poultry raised in the region.

Through Penn State Extension

The Penn State Extension is offering a three-day webinar series that will cover animal welfare, poultry behavior, biosecurity, health and disease, and other topics. The series “Poultry Welfare Certification Course” will provide attendees a certificate upon completion of the course and passing the exam. Interested participants can register up until January 17, 2023, through the link below for $15.

The webinar series will take place daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, January 17-19, 2023

Convention Now Known as PEAK

The Midwest Poultry Federation has rebranded its convention to PEAK. The rebranding includes a new logo design and website. PEAK will take place on April 11-13, 2023, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.