TUCKER, Ga. — Persisting challenges such as avian influenza, animal welfare, regulatory complexities, and food safety pose formidable obstacles for the poultry and egg industry. Yet, over the years, our industry has confronted and overcome many related, difficult challenges. Reflecting on the inception of our legacy initiatives, such as the inaugural research project addressing Gumboro disease at Auburn University in 1963, it becomes evident that while the research program has evolved, adapted and modernized, its enduring impact continues to benefit the entire poultry and egg industry.
Since the establishment of our Comprehensive Research Program, USPOULTRY has channeled $36+ million dollars into. . .