In a press release on January 4^th USPOULTRY announced that recently completed projects funded by the USPOULTRY Foundation will be publicized at the 2024 IPPE.  The Let’s Talk Research – Current Poultry Research and Findings program will take place on Thursday February 1^st in the TECHTalk Theater in B Hall at Booth B48027 from 09H30 to noon.  Projects to be discussed will include:-

• Competitive inhibition of pathogenic Enterococcus cecorum by avirulent strains - Dr. Mitsu Suyemogo, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University

• Enhancing immunogenicity and protective efficacy of recombinant infectious laryngotracheitis vaccines in broiler chickens - Dr. Ravi Kulkarni, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University

• Automatize tracking of laying hens in cage-free aviary environment using affordable RFID chips - Dr. Prafulla Regmi, University of Georgia

• Evaluation of egg wash sanitizers to reduce Salmonella contamination on and in turkey eggs - Ted Brown, Cargill Food Safety and Scientific Services

• Identification of genetic determinants facilitate Campylobacter jejuni survival during processing – Dr. Jeremiah Johnson, University of Tennessee

• Investigation into the cause and prevention of false layer syndrome – Dr. Brian Jordan, University of Georgia

USPOULTRY has extended $36 million in grants for broiler, turkey and commercial egg research.  Grants often serve as seed money to establish a program in an institution or university that subsequently attracts public sector funding. The USPOULTRY program contributes to resolution of current and emerging problems in the poultry industry.