PEC's 5th symposium - May 2024: Bright Ideas in Poultry: Illuminating species-specific considerations
Talk by Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner - Lighting for turkeys - changes in production and welfare
Karen Schwean-Lardner completed her PhD in poultry management and welfare from the University of Saskatchewan, studying the impact of lighting programs on broiler welfare and production. This work was conducted in conjunction with Aviagen Broilers, and Aviagen’s lighting program recommendations for broilers internationally are based on these works. She has continued a strong research portfolio in the area of both turkey and broiler lighting programs, with emphasis on both welfare and productivity. Karen maintains a strong extension portfolio and has given over 150 invited international scientific or industry presentations since joining the University of Saskatchewan Canada faculty 10 years ago. She also serves on numerous welfare advisory committees for both turkey and broiler groups internationally.
Karen Schwean-Lardner completed her PhD in poultry management and welfare from the University of Saskatchewan, studying the impact of lighting programs on broiler welfare and production. This work was conducted in conjunction with Aviagen Broilers, and Aviagen’s lighting program recommendations for broilers internationally are based on these works. She has continued a strong research portfolio in the area of both turkey and broiler lighting programs, with emphasis on both welfare and productivity. Karen maintains a strong extension portfolio and has given over 150 invited international scientific or industry presentations since joining the University of Saskatchewan Canada faculty 10 years ago. She also serves on numerous welfare advisory committees for both turkey and broiler groups internationally.
Talk by Dr. Gabrielle House - Trends in poultry lighting
Dr. Gabrielle House is an Animal Lighting Application Specialist for ONCE by Signify. In her role, Gabrielle supports new product development as a customer-facing liaison between Biological R&D, Sales, and Marketing to enhance food animal welfare and performance across North and South America. Prior to joining ONCE, Gabrielle received her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, and her Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. At home in Indiana, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.
Dr. Gabrielle House is an Animal Lighting Application Specialist for ONCE by Signify. In her role, Gabrielle supports new product development as a customer-facing liaison between Biological R&D, Sales, and Marketing to enhance food animal welfare and performance across North and South America. Prior to joining ONCE, Gabrielle received her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, and her Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. At home in Indiana, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.
Talk by Dr. Gregory Archer - Light for broilers and ducks, it isn't the same?
Dr. Gregory Archer completed his PhD in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. Following his graduation he worked at UC Davis studying the impact of lighting programs on broiler welfare and production. He has continued a strong research portfolio in the area layer, broiler, and duck lighting programs, with emphasis on both welfare and productivity. Greg maintains a strong extension portfolio and has given over 150 invited international scientific or industry presentations since joining the Texas A&M University Poultry Science faculty 12 years ago. He has published over 80 peer reviewed publications and over 200 abstracts.
Dr. Gregory Archer completed his PhD in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. Following his graduation he worked at UC Davis studying the impact of lighting programs on broiler welfare and production. He has continued a strong research portfolio in the area layer, broiler, and duck lighting programs, with emphasis on both welfare and productivity. Greg maintains a strong extension portfolio and has given over 150 invited international scientific or industry presentations since joining the Texas A&M University Poultry Science faculty 12 years ago. He has published over 80 peer reviewed publications and over 200 abstracts.
PEC's 4th symposium - November 2023: Effective Welfare Assessments
Talk by Dr. Laura Dixon - Assessing poultry welfare within commercial systems
Laura has been researching poultry welfare for over 20 years. Her current research is mainly collaborations with broiler breeding companies on welfare assessments of slower growing broilers. Laura is also the program director of the International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law MSc which is run jointly with the University of Edinburgh, and supervises students worldwide on a range of topics and species. Outside of poultry, Laura is interested in housing and management of shelter dogs and ways to support behavioral rehabilitation of rescue dogs.
Laura has been researching poultry welfare for over 20 years. Her current research is mainly collaborations with broiler breeding companies on welfare assessments of slower growing broilers. Laura is also the program director of the International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law MSc which is run jointly with the University of Edinburgh, and supervises students worldwide on a range of topics and species. Outside of poultry, Laura is interested in housing and management of shelter dogs and ways to support behavioral rehabilitation of rescue dogs.
Talk by Dr. Richard Blatchford - Animal Welfare Assessment 101
Dr. Richard Blatchford is an Associate Professor of Extension, Small to Large Scale Poultry in the department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. His primary research interests investigate the impacts of management and housing on layer, broiler, and backyard chicken behavior and welfare. He is also interested in developing on-farm welfare assessment tools and training.
Dr. Richard Blatchford is an Associate Professor of Extension, Small to Large Scale Poultry in the department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. His primary research interests investigate the impacts of management and housing on layer, broiler, and backyard chicken behavior and welfare. He is also interested in developing on-farm welfare assessment tools and training.
Talk by Dr. Kelsey Bayliff - Auditing and Certifying Animal Welfare in Poultry
Kelsey Bayliff is an animal scientist and the Science and Standards Coordinator with the American Humane Certified Farm Program. Her work is focused on using science-based evidence to build on-farm animal welfare assessments for farm animals. She works closely with the poultry industry and academic experts for continuous improvement of animal welfare standards.
Kelsey Bayliff is an animal scientist and the Science and Standards Coordinator with the American Humane Certified Farm Program. Her work is focused on using science-based evidence to build on-farm animal welfare assessments for farm animals. She works closely with the poultry industry and academic experts for continuous improvement of animal welfare standards.
PEC's 3rd symposium 2023: Breed all about it!
Talk by Dr. Guro Vasdal
Dr Guro Vasdal is an ethologist and project leader at Animalia – the Norwegian Meat and poultry research Centre in Oslo. Her research is focused on broilers, turkeys, laying hens and broiler breeders, with special emphasis on effects of farmer management and physical factors on behavior, health and welfare.
Dr Guro Vasdal is an ethologist and project leader at Animalia – the Norwegian Meat and poultry research Centre in Oslo. Her research is focused on broilers, turkeys, laying hens and broiler breeders, with special emphasis on effects of farmer management and physical factors on behavior, health and welfare.
Talk by Dr. Molly Parker
Dr Molly Parker is a poultry veterinarian at Select Genetics with a DVM from North Carolina State University, MAHM from the University of Georgia and is a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV). She has a special interest in turkey welfare and spent 8 years with Butterball, LLC leading their animal welfare program.
Dr Molly Parker is a poultry veterinarian at Select Genetics with a DVM from North Carolina State University, MAHM from the University of Georgia and is a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV). She has a special interest in turkey welfare and spent 8 years with Butterball, LLC leading their animal welfare program.
Talk by Dr. Aitor Arrazola
Dr Aitor Arrazola is a biologist interested in studying animal behavior and ways to improve animal welfare through research. His research at the IRTA R&D Center focuses on addressing animal welfare concerns and developing reliable behavioral and physiological indicators to assess the welfare of animals under commercial conditions.
Dr Aitor Arrazola is a biologist interested in studying animal behavior and ways to improve animal welfare through research. His research at the IRTA R&D Center focuses on addressing animal welfare concerns and developing reliable behavioral and physiological indicators to assess the welfare of animals under commercial conditions.
Talk by Dr. Jeanna Wilson
Dr. Jeanna Wilson is a professor at the University of Georgia. She has focused on the reproductive performance and incubation of meat-type breeders. She works closely with the poultry industry to improve fertility and hatchability through innovative feed ingredients and feeding methods.
Dr. Jeanna Wilson is a professor at the University of Georgia. She has focused on the reproductive performance and incubation of meat-type breeders. She works closely with the poultry industry to improve fertility and hatchability through innovative feed ingredients and feeding methods.
PEC 2nd symposium 2022: Bugs, biome, and breeding: improving laying hen welfare
Presentation by Dr van der Eijk (Wageningen Livestock Research, the Netherlands)
Presentation by Dr Murillo (University of California, Riverside)
PEC 1st symposium 2021: Global standards and advances in poultry welfare
Presentation by Dr Toscano (Bern University, Switzerland)
Presentation by Dr Barger-Weathers (Cobb-Vantress Inc.)
Presentation by Dr Widmar (Purdue University)
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