The Poultry Research Foundation, in conjunction with WPSA, Australian Branch, cordially invites you to the 23rd Australian Poultry Science Symposium. This event will be held February 19-22, 2012 at the Veterinary Science Conference Centre, University of Sydney.
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium is the premier avian science conference in Australia and attracts delegates from Asia, Australasia, the Americas and Europe. The 2012 meeting has a strong line-up of invited speakers, relevant content and an enjoyable social program.
MAJOR THEMES
A ‘mythbusters' approach to feed additives
Conventional compared with free-range poultry production
HOT TOPICS
Recent research in laying hen nutrition and market trends
Retailer pressure on poultry production and impact on market dynamics
INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Mamduh Sifri
Prof. Birger Svihus
Dr. Mike Bedford
Dr. Juha Apalajahti
Prof. Michael Kidd
Dr. Michael Elliot
Prof. Bob Pym
Dr. Brooke Humphrey
Dr. Ian Lean
Dr. Nan-Dirk Mulder
Dr. Greg Siragusa
Mr. James Kellaway
Call for Paper Titles
Call for Paper - Titles, Authors and Short Summary are now being accepted. Please complete this form and return prior to the 29th July 2011.
We are introducing a special Short Communication session in 2012 for 5 minute presentations, please indicate whether you would prefer to present in this session.
IMPORTANT KEY DATES: Now! • Call for Paper -Titles, Authors and Short Summary • Sponsorship Options are available, please contact Jo Geist
29th July, 2011 • Call for Paper Title deadline, acceptance of submissions made after this date will be at the discretion of the Editor. Email: jo-ann.geist@sydney.edu.au
30th September, 2011 • Full paper submission deadline
1st October, 2011 • Online Registration available
30th November, 2011 • Registration to be completed by delegates with accepted papers for presentation otherwise they will have to be withdrawn from the proceedings.
Hi Dr. Muhammad Manj
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium is an internationally acclaimed scientific meeting that covers the subjects on health and nutrition, feed and welfare etc. We have a list of international speakers for APSS 2012 if you would like to check out our website it is http://sydney.edu.au/vetscience/apss/ I am still working on profiles of our invited speakers but if you are interested in the main themes of the conference which are for 2012, Free Range compared with Conventional poultry production or Feed Additives: Mythbusters or our Hot Topics sessions on Retailer pressure and global commodity markets or Laying Hens - Current Issues and Opportunities. If you would like to submit a paper title to be accessed for presentation please download the forms on the website. Any further questions please email me at jo-ann.geist@sydney.edu.au