David Wicker receives recognition for advancing the use and knowledge of amino acids in the poultry industry.

In order to satisfy the growing demand of poultry meat, selection criteria for fast-growing broilers have been addressed to improve especially the pectoralis major muscles, which represent the most valuable portion of the carcass and are used for both processed and fresh meat products.

Chick quality at hatch has implications for bird health throughout the growout period.

Research challenges previous theory held by many poultry producers.

Data indicates that the cost of incubating broiler hatching eggs at suboptimal temperatures during early-state incubation may lead to major economic losses down the line.

The Cobb Proving Grounds will expand product data fifty-fold.

The research areas of focus should be on identifying nonantibiotic approaches to prevent, reduce and control necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens and gangrenous dermatitis in turkeys and broiler chickens.

Project aims to identify biological indicators during Necrotic enteritis development that may help initiate prompt disease control measures.

Research made possible in part by an endowing USPOULTRY Foundation gift from Wayne-Sanderson Farms and proceeds from the IPE.