Multi-disciplinary Approaches for Promoting Broiler Health, Performance, Welfare and the Environment
Chairs: Kumar Venkitanarayanan, University of Connecticut and
Annie M. Donoghue, USDA-ARS
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT
Antibiotics have been an integral part of poultry production for enhancing bird performance, feed efficiency and general health. Research indicates that antibiotic-restricted production can adversely affect bird health, production efficiency, and the environment. Therefore, in light of the FDA’s directive to phase out antibiotic growth promoters in animal agriculture, it is critical to ensure sustainability of broiler production for meeting future demand. This symposium will feature transdisciplinary research conducted by a multi-institutional project funded through the USDA-NIFA Sustainable Agriculture Systems grant program focusing on improved broiler health and welfare, alternative feed ingredients for enhanced performance, increased broiler meat safety and recycling poultry litter.
Standard Registration offers a discounted rate for attendees. Be sure to register early as Standard Registration is only available until June 30, 2023. Savings is in USD.
PSA has a limited number of rooms reserved with the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at a special low rate. These room rates are only available until June 12, 2023! Book early!
1:00 PM EDT
Introduction and project overview.
Kumar Venkitanarayanan, University of Connecticut
Annie M. Donoghue, USDA-ARS
1:05 PM EDT
Antibiotic alternatives for coccidiosis and necrotic enteritis control: New generation vaccines and phytochemicals.
Hyun S. Lillehoj, USDA-ARS
1:20 PM EDT
Improving broiler production efficiency using alternative ingredients: Probiotics and insects.
Komala Arsi, USDA-ARS
1:35 PM EDT
Using increased air movement to provide birds better environmental conditions.
Brian D. Fairchild, University of Georgia
1:50 PM EDT
Adaptogen ameliorates heat stress productivity loss in broilers: Mode of action?
Garrett J. Mullenix, University of Arkansas
2:05 PM EDT
Characterization of microbiome profiles and prevalence of antimicrobial resistant pathogens in commercial and backyard broiler production systems.
Siddhartha Thakur, North Carolina State University
2:20 PM EDT
Inhibiting bacterial horizontal transfer of antibiotic resistance gene in the poultry production continuum by phytochemicals.
Kumar Venkitanarayanan, University of Connecticut
2:35 PM EDT
Innovative strategies for recycling poultry litter.
