Attention PSA Student Members!

The PSA Hatchery Luncheon and Business Meeting will be on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 12:00pm CDT. This in-person meeting will be held as part of the 2022 PSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio. You will not want to miss this event! There are big changes coming to the Hatchery this year that will improve how the Hatchery benefits students and the Association as a whole.

Some topics of discussion at the Hatchery Luncheon will include: replacing the University Ambassadors and Regional Directors with student committees, electing the next Jr. Student Director (we are accepting nominations now through June 21; submit nominations here), and other developments and updates within the Hatchery.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Hatchery, be sure to attend this year’s Luncheon and Hatchery Business Meeting. We will be taking applications for the following committees: Educational; Career Development; Marketing, Communication, and Social Media; Social Activities; and Innovation Projects, so please let us know if you are interested in serving.

We look forward to seeing you in-person in San Antonio!

Gabriela Cardoso Dal Pont

Sr. Student Director, PSA

Raising Hens? Bring on the Cloudy Days!

Did you know that hens see light differently than humans? Their eyes are sensitive to bright UVA and UVB light. In a new study, poultry scientists show that this sensitivity has made hens pretty picky about where they spend their time.

Poster Presentations

Guidelines, including poster dimensions, for Poster Presentations are available on the PSA website. If you are presenting a poster, be sure to read through these guidelines to ensure your poster meets the requirements.

Check the Annual Meeting Schedule Page for the latest details regarding presentation dates and times.

Register Now

Registration is open! In order to avoid lines on-site in San Antonio, be sure to register ahead of time. Those who register in advance of the conference will be able to go through the pre-registered line to collect their conference materials.

Professional Headshots

PSA will have a professional photographer on site at the Annual Meeting to take headshot photos. The cost is $20 and appointments must be made in advance. The final headshot will be a digital file with all the rights for use. The photographer will be available for appointments from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14 in San Antonio.

Be sure to register in advance to avoid increased registration rates!

Book Your Hotel Room!

Reservations can now be made for the 2022 Latin American Scientific Conference in October. Reserve with the promo code PSA2022 to receive the PSA room rate. Single bed rooms are R$361 and double bed rooms are R$516 (price does not include tax).

Abstract Submission Open

Abstracts for this year’s Latin American Scientific Conference will be accepted until Monday, July 18, 2022. Please be sure to review the Abstract Guidelines and Submission Instructions before submitting your abstract. Details are available on the PSA website here.

The Deadline is Monday,

July 18, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST.

Testimonials from Current Reviewers

Are you peer-reviewing manuscripts for PSA? Thorough and reliable peer-reviewers are a vital component of the health and integrity of PSA’s journals. Poultry Science^® and The Journal of Applied Poultry Research receive thousands of manuscripts each year that require peer-review. This creates a lofty task for our current volunteer reviewers. PSA needs more individuals to volunteer to peer-review manuscripts, in order to maintain the high quality of science and the operation of the journals themselves,. This is an important and integral role that benefits us all. Here are testimonials on the importance of this role from a few members of last year’s PSA Academy of Reviewers:

Raghad Abdaljaleel

“[A strong peer-review process] helps researchers improve their manuscript’s structure. The reviewer carefully reads and understands the content of the manuscript before giving an opinion about the work. All the comments, notes, and overall corrections that may come from the peer review process can assist the authors in presenting their work at high standards and without errors, so it can reach [its audience] with a high quality.”

Ali Maghsoudi

“As an author, I'm always excited to receive my manuscript revisions from the journal and waiting for the reviewers’ comments to improve my paper. Therefore, when I review a manuscript, I understand the conditions of the authors’ excitement and interest. So, I do my best to complete the manuscript review as soon as possible…to help authors.”

Vincenzo Tufarelli

“Today, the role of the scientific reviewer is fundamental as well as challenging, especially in light of the progress of science and technology. Both the opinion and the point of view of the reviewer represent a valid opportunity for authors to improve their own work, but at the same time, it is a significant moment of growth for the reviewer themself who is confronted with the work of other scientists.”

Performing regular peer-reviews is one of the most important things you can do for PSA. If you are interested in reviewing for Poultry Science^® or The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, click here and volunteer today!.

Gregoy Bedecarrats

Current Employer:

University of Guelph

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Universite de Rennes (France)
• Master's Degree - Universite de Rennes (France)
• PhD - McGill University (Canada)

Area of Expertise:

Reproductive physiology. Neuroendocrinology.

Where did you grow up and did you have poultry in your youth?

In France, no agricultural background.

What was your first job out of school and what were your responsibilities?

Post-doc at Harvard Medical School.

If you had a motto that applied to your daily professional career, what would it be?

Should I lay or should I grow!

What value does your PSA membership offer you?

Foster collaborations with international poultry scientists. Access to specialized publications.

What is your favorite poultry breed?

Plymouth Barred Rock

Stress Hormones in Pekin Ducks

This short communication examines stress hormones in pekin ducks. The researchers set out to determine the effects of both glucocorticoid (GC) and heterophil to lymphocyte ratios (HLR) over time. Results were analyzed between males and females to identify that there is a difference in reaction between the sexes. This research note also offers opportunities for further research.

Caption This!

We’ve received the photos! Now it is time to caption them! Give your best caption to our selected meme contest photos by commenting on the photo via the PSA Instagram Account. You can also view the photos on the PSA website.

The deadline to submit your captions is June 30, 2022. Final memes will be created and on display for voting at the 2022 PSA Annual Meeting. The complete details (including prizes) and photos to be captioned can be found on the PSA website.

What's next for poultry at the 2022 Poultry Tech Summit?

Join an exclusive gathering of industry-changing innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, technology experts, investors and leading poultry producers at the 2022 edition of Poultry Tech Summit on October 30- November 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees can expect the same groundbreaking innovation and insightful presentations that made the previous events well-attended with deep dialogue on new prospective solutions and next-generation technologies.