Poultry Science Association

He helped shape poultry genetics AND helped modernize scientific publishing. Dr. Paul Siegel doesn’t just know the history—he lived it. Why does PSA’s journal still matter? Find out on the latest Unplucked episode! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g274F-tc 📲 Subscribe for stories that shape the industry. #poultryscience #poultryresearch

🌟Meet your PSA Board of Directors… Pravin Mishra is currently pursuing a doctorate in nutritional sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, under the mentorship of Dr. Rajesh Jha. His research focuses on evaluating feedstuffs and additives to promote broiler performance by optimizing gut health for sustainable broiler production. 🐔 Originally from Nepal, Pravin earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Bangladesh Agricultural University. 🩺 During his third year, he had the opportunity to visit Dr. Woo Kim's lab at the University of Georgia as a visiting scholar. After completing his DVM, Pravin moved to the U.S. for further studies and earned his master’s degree in animal sciences, focusing on poultry nutrition and gut health, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. 💡 Pravin has made significant contributions to his field through presentations at various conferences. He has also published research in many prestigious journals, including Poultry Science, and his work has been cited nearly 1,000 times. 📚 🏆Throughout his academic career, Pravin has received numerous awards and honors, some of which include the PSA Andrew F. Giesen III Undergraduate Internship, PSA Hatchery Brooder Development Award , University of Hawaii Manoa Departmental Merit Scholarship, East-West Center Foundation Scholar and PSA Hatchery’s Student of the Year 2024.

🎙️ From Print to Pixels: Poultry Science in Transformation What happens when 70+ years of poultry science meets the digital age? In our latest Unplucked episode, Dr. Paul Siegel reflects on the evolution of PSA’s flagship journal and the big shifts that shaped how we share science. 🧬 Legacy, publishing, and poultry—don’t miss it. 🎧 Listen & subscribe: https://lnkd.in/gTzFRJ4b #poultryscience #poultryindustry

🚨WEBINAR THIS WEEK🚨 Dr. Travis Williams, Molecular Genetics and Genomics Lab Manager at Hy-Line International, joins us to share his expertise on: 💼 Career opportunities in feed mills, hatcheries, processing plants, laboratories, and more ✨ Essential skills and attributes for success in the field 🗣️ Personal experiences and lessons learned in the poultry industry Don't miss it! Register today👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/gAnfP9RB #poultryscience #poultryindustry #poultryfarming

📣New blog post Unplucked podcast debut tackles avian flu The Poultry Science Association (PSA) recently debuted Unplucked, its new, original podcast series.🎙️ The debut discussion, “Flu Fighters: Battling Avian Influenza in the Poultry Industry,” with Craig Rowles, DVM, general manager of cage-free production at Versova Farms, tackled one of the biggest issues facing the industry over the past couple years: highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). 🦠🦃 📖Read our latest blog post👇🏻

Dr. Yuval Cinnamon, an expert in embryology and genetic transformation in chickens, 🐣 joins Unplucked this week to share insights into: ✅ The latest in-ovo sexing methods & how they work ✅ How they benefit animal welfare and industry sustainability ✅ The global momentum behind this technology ✅ The challenges of scaling in-ovo sexing for commercial use 🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gaWE3J7Q #poultryscience #animalwelfare #poultryindustry

Dr. Michael Lacy, professor emeritus at the University of Georgia and PSA member, recently joined The Poultry Podcast Show 🎙️ to discuss poultry science and its transformative role in agriculture. 💡 Listen now on all streaming platforms! 🎧

The Poultry Science Association Board of Directors is hard at work this week in beautiful Banff, Alberta, Canada, reviewing this year’s progress and charting a path forward to continue bringing value to its members.

🌟Meet your PSA Board of Directors… Muhammad Ali is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in poultry science at the University of Georgia under the mentorship of Dr. Chongxiao (Sean) Chen. His research focuses on poultry nutrition, specifically investigating the interaction between protein and energy and its effect on broiler growth performance, carcass and cut-up parts yield, and muscle myopathies. Originally from Pakistan, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Veterinary & Animal Science, Lahore, Pakistan. During his final semester, he interned in the poultry industry, which marked the beginning of his professional journey in this dynamic field. He gained several years of practical experience working with large-scale national and international poultry feed companies before moving to the United States. Ali earned his master’s degree in poultry science and nutrition, along with a graduate certificate in feed science from North Carolina State University. 🎓 He has actively contributed to the field by presenting his research work at IPSF, PSA Annual Meetings, and the ANC, as well as publishing papers in different journals, including the prestigious Poultry Science. 📚 🏆Throughout his academic career, he has received numerous awards and honors, including the Embrex Award for Excellence (USA), Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship (USA), PTC+ Scholarship (Netherlands), College Merit Scholarship (Pakistan), and induction into Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society.

Breaking the Shell: How In-Ovo Sexing is Transforming Poultry Farming An ongoing animal welfare issue for the poultry industry, in-ovo sexing has been gaining traction as a possible solution to eliminate male chick culling in the poultry industry. Dr. Yuval Cinnamon, Principal Investigator at The Volcani Center in Israel and founder of NextHen, joins us in our latest Unplucked episode to discuss groundbreaking advancements in the technology, industry implications, and the future of poultry farming.💡 Tune in now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gaWE3J7Q #animalwelfare #poultryscience #poultryhealth #poultry