Greetings colleagues!

Throughout my poultry science career, I have had the opportunity to work in government, industry, and academia. Through all of these experiences and amazing adventures, I I have become a more well-rounded poultry scientist who can serve as a scientific resource and mentor. My passion has always been teaching and empowering people in the field of poultry science. Throughout my career I have been honored to mentor the next generation of leaders. My experiences, expertise and commentary on industry topics were highlighted in last September’s edition of Meatingplace magazine on page 48, “Wing Woman”. I’m not sharing this to tout my own horn. I’m sharing this because PSA is looking to highlight our members who have been recognized for their passionate hard work, achievements, and awards.   The Poultry Peeps submission form is relatively new. Through it we hope to collect the latest news regarding the membership of PSA. What are your achievements? Accomplishments? Maybe just a big story? Tell us about it! We all have a story to share, and the more we share, the more impact we have on others. 

Furthermore, I have also really enjoyed my time volunteering with the association, otherwise known as “my work family”. Volunteering is a great way to use your talents and participate in our organization. If you have an interest in using your talents and serving in any capacity (on a committee or helping to review articles), we want you! If you are unsure where to begin, journal reviewers are always needed to help review the latest research slated for publication in our journals. If you are interested in volunteering as a reviewer, I encourage you to submit your CV to David Busboom at the PSA office. If you have other talents that can help our organization, let me or Jon Cole know, and we can let you of all the opportunities available for volunteers.  

I look forward to seeing y’all later this summer in Louisville for the 2020 PSA Annual Meeting!

Christine Alvarado

PSA 1st Vice President

Abstracts are being accepted until the deadline on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST (only 4 weeks remaining). Please be sure to read the 2020 Instructions for Submission of Abstracts and the 2020 Abstracts Guidelines before submitting your abstract. Both of these documents can be accessed through the PSA website at the link below along with the abstract submission site.

Conference Tentative Schedule & Registration

The 2020 PSA Annual Meeting's tentative schedule is now online in PDF format.

PLEASE NOTE: Meeting registration is to open in mid April due to PSA's transition to the new membership and registration database.

The Galt House Hotel, a Trademark Collection Hotel by Wyndham, is the site of the 2020 PSA Annual Meeting.

Online reservations are being accepted. A dedicated booking website has been created so guests can make, modify and cancel hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel.

New Initiative from PSA

In order to highlight some of the research published in Poultry Science ^® and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, PSA will be featuring monthly interpretive summaries.

Each summary will provide a concise review of a selected, popular article recently published in one of the two journals.

This month's feature is from Poultry Science ^® regarding the results of feeding a eucalyptus supplement to Japanese quail exposed to the negative effects of heat stress.

Win $1,000 for your poultry science program or club!

PSA is pleased to announce the first ever student video competition! Create a video highlighting poultry science educational opportunities at your institution.

The winning submission will receive $1,000 to support that institution's poultry science program or club.

Abstracts are being accepted now through the deadline on April 30, 2020. More information about abstracts, requirements, and accessing the submission site can be found here .

If you are interested in sponsoring at the 2020 Latin American Scientific Conference, please contact Jacelyn Hemmelgarn.

North Carolina State University

The Prestage Department of Poultry Science at NC State is looking to disperse two genetic lines of Coturnix Quail. These quail are set to be removed from the breeding population in the department.

The quail are being made available to researchers who may be interested in conducting research using this animal model. If you are interested, please contact either of the following professors.