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UGA poultry scientists reaching beyond borders to help build food security

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By Merritt Melancon

Special to Poultry Times

ATHENS, Ga. — Poultry is playing an increasingly important role in feeding the planet’s growing population, which is expected to reach about 9 billion by 2050.

Between 2000 and 2015, the amount of poultry consumed globally each year increased by 30 percent, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As poultry production rises to meet this climbing demand, governments, development groups, farmers and businesspeople are seeking the expertise of University of Georgia poultry scientists.

From addressing food safety in processing plants to improving nutrition, increasing energy efficiency. . .

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