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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The Partners in Poultry newsletter is published quarterly and includes information on the USPOULTRY Foundation's activities and other Association news.
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Researcher Investigates Post-Harvest Methods to Reduce Campylobacter on Poultry Products
May 18, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Tennessee in which a researcher investigated post-harvest methods to reduce Campylobacter on poultry products. The research was made possible in part by an...
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Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Heat Stress in Poults
May 11, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at North Carolina State University in which researchers evaluated the effects of heat stress in poults. The research was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Pres...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $250,000 in New Research Through the Board Research Initiative Program
May 10, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved approximately $250,000 in funding for two new research grants at two institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program. The topics and request for proposals were selected by the USPOULTRY board of directors. The F...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve $408,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
May 9, 2023
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $408,000 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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University of Arkansas Wins 74th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest
May 8, 2023
Nine universities recently participated in the 74th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, held at Louisiana State University. The University of Arkansas won the high team overall category, and Texas A&M University took second place. Additiona...
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