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.
PRF Putting on a Show
The Poultry Research Foundation Level 2 Centre in conjunction with The University of Sydney, Faculty of Science, Partner Engagement and Outreach team participated in two outreach events in April 2025.
Recent Appointment of Poultry Production & Nutrition Lecturer
Dr Mehdi Toghyani has recently been appointed as a Lecturer in Poultry Production and Nutrition at the University of Sydney. This appointment reflects Mehdi’s continued commitment to advancing poultry science through both research and education.
APSS 2025 Wrap-Up: Yet Another Record-Breaking Year!
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS) 2025 has once again shattered records, cementing its place as the premier gathering for poultry industry professionals and researchers in the Asia-Pacific Region.