Ensuring the Future of the Poultry and Egg Industry
Your USPOULTRY Foundation is making a difference!
We are building on our success, having invested more
than $1 million in the industry over the last year.
The leadership of the Foundation is more important than ever as the industry faces ever-evolving challenges from disease and supply chain crisis to declining sources for funding important research.
The Foundation's mission is clear:
- Support the recruitment and training of the brightest students
- Seek and fund scientific research
- Foster student scientists
- Promote careers in the poultry and egg industry
We look forward to continuing our legacy of success and partnering with you and other industry leaders to ensure the future. With your help, we can build the next generation of leaders in the poultry industry, while conducting vital research to ensure our continued production of a safe, sustainable wholesome and affordable poultry and egg products.
Spotlight
USPOULTRY Foundation Awards $33,230 Student Recruiting Grant to Auburn University
The USPOULTRY Foundation recently awarded a $33,230 student recruiting grant to Auburn University. The grant was made possible in part from an endowing Foundation gift from Ingram Farms. Dr. William "Bill" Dozier, department head and director for the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center, intends for the funds to help strengthen recruiting efforts, allowing the Poultry Science Department to interact with local high schools and community colleges to encourage students to consider poultry science and the various career opportunities available in the poultry industry.
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $330,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
September 25, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $330,000 for five new research grants at four institutions through the comprehensive research program. The research funding was approved by the boards of directors of both organizations, based on recommendations from the F...
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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Infectious Coryza Disease in the Commercial Layer Industry
September 19, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 1, addressing infectious coryza disease in the commercial layer industry. Infectious coryza, caused by Avibacterium paragallinarum Read More
USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale in Turkey Production
September 18, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals addressing Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 1. Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT) causes a highly contagious respirator...
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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Combatting Clostridial Diseases in Poultry
September 15, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 1, addressing combatting clostridial diseases in poultry. Poultry health and well-being is a major focus for the broiler chicken indust...
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USPOULTRY Accepting Research Preproposals
September 14, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 1 for the 2024 Spring Research Competition. Research proposals are accepted and evaluated for funding twice each year, in the spring an...
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