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.

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.

Dr Reza Barekatain appointed as Director of Poultry Research Foundation



by Mingan Choct The University of Sydney has appointed Dr Reza Barekatain as an Associate Professor and the next Director of the Poultry Research Foundation (PRF) following an international search. Dr Barekatain completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science in Iran before moving to Australia in 2009 to pursue a PhD in poultry …