Researchers study the longitudinal assessment of skeletal and cardiac structures in broilers reared under slow versus fast growth rate regimen and its relation to manifestation of lameness, ascites and woody breast condition.
Funds support research at the University of Maryland, Mississippi State University, University of Georgia, North Carolina State University and University of Delaware.
Researchers build a quantitative microbial risk assessment of Salmonella in poultry products to assess the likely impact on foodborne disease of interventions, performance standards and regulations targeting Salmonella levels and/or specific serotypes.
The goal of the award is to recognize outstanding completed research projects, funded by USPOULTRY or the USPOULTRY Foundation, that have made a significant positive impact on the poultry industry.
The Joint Safety and Health Council, made up of safety and health professionals of member organizations of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and National Turkey Federation, created the “Joint Safety & Health Council Frank Cruice Innovation in Safety & Health Award” in 2022.