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.
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.
Dr Peter Selle wins the Australian Poultry Award 2024
Dr Peter Selle truly deserves to be recognised for his incredible dedication and contribution to the Australian Poultry Science and Industry.
Early-Bird and Author Deadline Fast Approaching + Draft Program Sneak Peak
Our Draft Program is very close to being finalised, and in this article we will be sharing a sneak peak at the 2.5 day event. Please remember that the Author & Early Bird Registration Deadline is the 15th December, 2024
APSS 2025 Planning Well Underway
With only around 160 days until APSS 2025, organisation of the 36th annual symposium is going extremely well. We have confirmed 11 world-class invited speakers to join us in Sydney next February, presenting on a diverse range of industry-related topics.
A New Era for the Poultry Research Foundation
We have recently been given the green light to officially become a Research Centre within the University. The transition changes PRF from a Foundation deemed a fundraising body under Australian Consumer Law to a university research entity aligned with the poultry and allied industries. As a result, PRF will retain its name as well as the Industry Council as an advisory body.
Dr Ken Bruerton – Winner of the Australian Poultry Award 2023
Dr Ken Bruerton was the winner of the prestigious Australian Poultry Award this year and I thought I would have a chat with Ken to congratulate him and hear his story. For our readers who do not know him, Ken is an animal nutritionist and runs his own business, the Queensland-based, Protea Park Nutrition Services.