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​Focused on poultry care and management

Putting poultry science to practice

The PEC’s mission is to advance the science of poultry care by
  • Translating poultry science into practice
  • Identifying the needs of the poultry industry and conducting research to meet these needs
  • Developing training and informational materials 
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​​Latest Poultry Press

Vol 57 - Effective Enrichments for Broiler Breeders

Vol 56 - The Potential Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Poultry Welfare Monitoring: current and future needs 

Vol 55 - Internal Parasites in Free-range Chicken Farming: Roundworms

Vol 54 - September 2024 - Behavioral Needs of Chickens - Dustbathing 

Vol 53 - Alternative Housing for Laying Hens: Access to Outside
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Vol 52 - July 2024 - Walking On eggshells - Assessing Anxiety In Chickens
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Vol 51 - June 2024 - Drinker Management

Vol 50 - May 2024 - Auditing Tools and Animal Welfare Indicators for Poultry

Vol 49 - April 2024 - The Importance of Litter Management for Bird Welfare

Vol 48 - March 2024 - Impact, Causes, and Prevention of Toe Pecking in Laying Hens 

Vol 47 - February 2024 - Effects of day-length (photoperiod) on broiler welfare

Vol 46 - January 2024 - On-farm hatching of broiler chicks: An Overview​
A collaboration among faculty across U.S. universities

Meet the Board

Dr. Leonie Jacobs

Dr. Marisa Erasmus

Meet the Members
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Dr. Richard Blatchford

Dr. Bethany Baker-Cook

Dr. Allison Pullin


​Dr. Rosemary Whittle


​Dr. Gregory Archer


​Chantel Pennicott
Established: March 31 2020