Final Chance to Register for APSS 2026 – Less than 3 Weeks Away!
With just under 3 weeks until APSS 2026, now is your last opportunity to finalise your registration for this year’s premier poultry science event.
Strategic Plan Renewal and Staff Recognition at PRF
The last quarter of 2025 marked a major milestone for PRF operations with the review of our five-year operational and strategic plan. On 9 October 2025, more than 20 PRF industry members and academic staff attended the PRF strategic workshop to discuss the current plan and future directions for the PRF.
From UGA to USDA to USYD: Deepak’s Journey Toward Safe and Sustainable Poultry and Food Production
Deepak is conducting a literature review evaluating how dietary protein influences the health, welfare, and meat quality of broiler chickens.
The Countdown is on for APSS 2026
With just over 120 days until APSS 2026, planning for the 37th annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium is progressing smoothly. Next year’s event will return to the University of Sydney Business School – Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70) on the Camperdown Campus, and we’re excited to once again welcome delegates for 2.5 days of presentations, posters, networking, and industry engagement.
New Research Targets Aerosol Spread of Avian Influenza During Outbreak Response
Australia’s layer egg industry is facing increasing challenges from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), with six outbreaks since 2020 affecting farms in Victoria, New South Wales, and the ACT.
PhD Research: Utilization of Alternative Protein Sources for Sustainable Poultry Production
Milan Kandel is a PhD candidate in poultry nutrition at the Poultry Research Foundation (PRF) within The University of Sydney. He has a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal.
Director’s Update – July 2025
From 23 to 26 June 2025, I joined six other members of the PRF, including two academic staff, two postdoctoral fellows, and two PhD students, at the 24th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Dr. Juliet Roberts: Interview
Dr. Juliet (Julie) Roberts is a distinguished figure in the Australian poultry industry, renowned for her extensive contributions to poultry science, particularly in egg production and factors affecting egg quality. She has been instrumental in advancing practices related to poultry health, welfare, and sustainable production.
From Animal Health to One Health Research: Shah’s Journey in Poultry Science
Mian Khaqan Shah is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney’s Poultry Research Foundation, where he investigates the complex relationship between poultry nutrition and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an issue with growing implications for both animal and human health.
First Newsletter Article from the New Director
I commenced my role at the University of Sydney on 3 March 2025. It is both an honour and a pleasure to serve in this position.