• Introduction from the President, Dr Michèle Tixier-Boichard

  Dr Michèle visited the Sri Lanka Branch for their Annual Event. 

  Read the full report here.

• The World’s Poultry Congress will be organized from 13-17 July 2026 in Toronto, Canada. Visit the Congress website for actual information.
• Registration is open for the 2026 World’s Poultry Congress in Toronto!
  We encourage you to share this registration link and help us spread the word about this landmark event. The Congress brings together poultry scientists, industry professionals, and students from around the world for an unparalleled opportunity to exchange knowledge, build networks, and showcase innovation in our field.
  Please promote registration within your networks so we can ensure strong participation from across the globe.
  Registration link: https://cvent.me/qx3oby
• Deadline for Abstract submission for WPC2026 has been extended to December 1, 2026. Submit your abstract here.
• To encourage student and young scientist participation, two programmes will be available that will aid with financial costs and offer exclusive events for programme participants: the Young Scientists Programme and the Youth Programme. Information on both programmes can be found on the website.
• Young WPSA members/students and older scientists (>40 y) from developing countries can apply for a WPSA Travel Grant.
• The World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) announce the 8th round of awards to be presented at the World’s Poultry Congress. The awards are made in each of two categories – Research and Education – which form part of the wording on the WPSA logo. The award will consist of a suitably inscribed certificate or plaque and US$ 15,000.
• 2026 Cliff D. Carpenter International Essay Competition. Five travel awards of $2,000 will be made available on a competitive basis to full time graduate poultry science students for attendance at the World’s Poultry Congress in Toronto, Canada.  

• The Book of Abstracts of the 13th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics, which was held from 8-10 October 2025 in Gdansk, Poland can be downloaded here.
• The Book of Abstracts of the 3rd Pan-African Poultry Conference, which was held 22-23 September 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa can be downloaded here.
• The Cameroon branch, in collaboration with partners from Australia, Colombia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, hosted a side event titled Innovating for Inclusive and Resilient Livestock Systems on 29 September 2025, during the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome, Italy. The session featured a case study on poultry farming in Cameroon presented by the branch Secretary General, Prof. Djitie Kouatcho. Watch the full event here.
• The Colombia branch (AMEVEA), with the support of WPSA, held a students’ seminar on promoting the study and interest in poultry sciences. It was attended by 197 students from 19 universities, showing this industry from different perspectives: academic, professional association, and business. The seminar was attended by Dr. Michele Tixier, President of WPSA, who introduced WPSA and detailed the benefits available for professionals and for students. Visit: https://amevea.org/2025/08/01/seminario-avicola-estudiantil/.

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