The PSA Hatchery is the student branch of the PSA and offers a variety of unique and valuable opportunities for Poultry Science students around the world. Being a member of the PSA Hatchery gives students access to a unique network of undergraduate and graduate poultry science students in a variety of disciplines through our exclusive LinkedIn group and Facebook page. Student members have the opportunity to apply for scholarships, internships, and travel grants offered by the PSA, as well as funding to organize and implement novel initiatives and events at their institutions through the PSA Brooder Program. Finally, the PSA Hatchery offers opportunities for students to take on leadership roles among their peers through the University Ambassador, Regional Director, and Student Director positions in the Hatchery leadership team. Be sure to also check out all of our student opportunities listed below in this edition of PSA Postings.

And the best part? Being a PSA student member is completely free! For more details on the programs described above, please visit the Hatchery's website. For more details on membership with PSA, click here.

Abstract Were Due by this Deadline

Abstract Decisions Made & Authors Informed

Schedule Posted to PSA Website

Presenter Materials Due

Once decisions are made, all accepted authors will be required to submit a photo and short biography to be on display in the virtual platform.

Due to the situation in Brazil surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic, PSA had decided to postpone the in-person portion of this fall's Latin American Scientific Conference to the fall of 2022. However, abstracts will still be accepted until the deadline and will be included as a special addition to this summer's Virtual 2021 PSA Annual Meeting. Arrangements are being made to present symposia presentations virtually this fall. View the announcement here.

Abstracts will be accepted until June 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. For details, information, and access to the submission site visit the PSA website at the link below.

Is there a benefit to increasing the spacing a bird gets around the feeder? Researchers at Mississippi State University and the USDA-ARS Poultry Research Unit took a look at this topic to determine if increased space would improve broiler growth. The study was able to determine whether or not this attributed to better carcass yield.

What does the future of the poultry science industry hold? What about the value of membership with the Poultry Science Association? Join us as we explore these topics with the next generation of poultry scientists as they are starting their careers in industry and academia.

Do you want to squawk with us? Complete the Get Involved with PSA Form to submit your topic for consideration on Let's Squawk About It.

This is a free event, but attendees are to register at the link below. A link to the Zoom webinar will be distributed to all registered attendees prior to the webinar.

We are compiling a yearbook of photos from past meetings, but we need your help! If you have photos you've taken from a past meeting, we'd love for you to share them with us! You can share your photos through the link below.

The yearbook will be available in the virtual platform during this year's Virtual Annual Meeting.

With the increasing scrutiny towards antibiotics, this review article takes a look at the various literature regarding the use of probiotic and prebiotic yeast (S. cerevisiae) and its potential antibiotic use alternatives in broilers.

The article summarizes the benefits for use in healthy broilers and disease-challenged broilers. There is also a suggested opportunity for further research on S. cerevisiae use in broilers.

The PSA Hatchery is accepting applications for Student of the Year until June 1, 2021. The purpose of this award is to recognize an exceptional PSA student member in the time period of August 2020 to March 2021. Full details and application requirements along with the submission form can be read by clicking More Information below. If an applicant has issues submitting to the form, please contact Sam Shafer.

PSA is hosting a Family Feud-Style Tournament amongst poultry science students representing their clubs, universities, or departments. There is availability for 8 teams to participate, so enter now for your chance to be in the tournament.

Straight from a Louisville, Kentucky florist, this new offering will add spice to some of this year's prom attendees.

KFC has started to offer this unique corsage for only $20. No, the fried chicken does not actually get shipped, but instead customers will receive a kit to assemble their corsage. The kit includes all the materials to create the arrangement, except for a KFC drumstick. However, a $5 KFC gift card is included to purchase the chicken and complete the look.