News published on December 10, 2021
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is now welcoming nominations for a variety of prestigious awards to be recognized at the 2022 PSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas next July. The annual PSA Awards ...
News published on November 1, 2021
The abstract submission site for the 2022 International Poultry Scientific Forum is closing soon. IPSF, to be held January 24-25, 2022 in Atlanta, is sponsored by the Southern Poultry Science Society, the S...
News published on October 6, 2021
by Sam Shafer
For broiler chickens, how much space each bird gets around a feeder may be an important factor in weight gain and overall productivity.
According to a new Journal of Applied Poultry Researc...
News published on October 6, 2021
by Sam Shafer
The best part of brunch? Rich, melt-in-your-mouth egg yolks.
Egg yolks are nutrient-dense and the main source of an egg’s flavor. Hens make egg yolks of different sizes, but larger yo...
News published on August 30, 2021
by Sam Shafer
Every year, waterfowl producers around the world suffer economic losses due to duck enteritis virus (DEV), also called “duck plague.” This virus is a member of the alphaherpesvirin...
News published on August 30, 2021
by Sam Shafer
Poultry producers maintain healthy, productive flocks by carrying out depopulation when hens reach 65 to 90 weeks old. Depopulation means hens need to be caught, carried and put in crates on t...