By Dr. Denise Heard
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
TUCKER, Ga. — During the Spring 2023 Research Competition, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation approved and funded seven new and innovative research projects. The research funding was approved by the boards of directors of both organizations, based on recommendations from the Foundation Research Advisory Committee.
Research funded out of the Comprehensive Research Competition and Board Research Initiatives included studies for poultry specific diseases, food safety, animal welfare and breeder management. The following paragraphs serve as a brief synopsis of these projects.
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