Hatchability is an ongoing challenge for U.S. broiler producers. In February 2024, the USDA reported average chicks hatched was at just 79%. There was a time not so long ago when rates closer to 85% were the norm. Since the cause of the challenge is still unknown, producers, nutritionists, and...
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign along with a collaborator in Colorado have posed the question: although aquatics birds like ducks carry various influenza viruses, they do no get severely ill, why is that? Thanks to a $9.5 million grant, these scientists will have the...
Enterococcus cecorum is a type of bacteria in the intestinal tract, but what is the risk to flock health? Join PSA for a special edition of Let's Squawk About It, brought to you by PSA's Committee on Animal Health, as we discuss Enterococcus with Matthew Jones (Southern Poultry Research Group). ...
What shifts are we currently experiencing in the egg industry? Are consumer preferences changing or not? Join us as we discuss this topic with Oscar Garrison, United Egg Producers, and see what challenges these developments bring to the industry. #Let'sSquawkAboutIt
What does the future of the poultry science industry hold? What about the value of membership with the Poultry Science Association? Join us as we explore these topics with the next generation of poultry scientists as they are starting their careers in industry and academia. #Let'sSquawkAboutIt
New Zealand has seen some of the lowest numbers with regards to COVID-19 transmission, but to get there what had to be done and how are things going? Join us as we discuss this topic with Abbey Mathew of Aviagen New Zealand for this unique perspective. #Let'sSquawkAboutIt
Amid a global pandemic, there are still opportunities to try new things and reach people now more than ever. Join PSA as we talk to Dan Wood, Potters Poultry, to discuss the success he's found in promoting poultry through social media with a twist! #Let'sSquawkAboutIt
Let's Squawk About It is a monthly interview segment by the Poultry Science Association. Why should you go and other students consider a degree and future in poultry science? Join us as we chat with Lesley Gleason, Texas A&M University, as we discuss becoming a student in this track and all...
The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed many aspects of life, but how about for a chicken? Roy Brister, of Tyson Foods, shares some insight on how feed formulation had to change due to a domino effect brought on by the pandemic. #Let'sSquawkAboutIt #FeedFormulation #COVID-19
In honor of Thanksgiving, we discussed all things turkey with Brandon Koch of Koch's Turkey Farm. This interview provided interesting insight into how turkey poults are sexed at an early age, the avenues turkey has lent itself well to, and more! #Let'sSquawkAboutIt #Holiday #Turkeys