What is the Poultry Science Association website?

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poultryscience.org is the official website of the Poultry Science Association (PSA), a professional scientific society for people working and studying in poultry science. It is an information and membership hub rather than a commercial store: the site is built around association news, conferences, member services, and two scholarly journals. It is most useful if you are a researcher, student, educator, or industry professional looking for poultry science publications, meeting dates, or a professional community to join.

What the site actually is

The homepage presents the organization directly with the heading "Welcome to the Poultry Science Association" and a "Become a Member" call to action. The navigation reflects a scholarly society structure:

  • About – who they are, board of directors, staff, corporate documents, sponsorships and partnerships, committees, awards, the PSA Foundation, a student hatchery, and WPSA-USA and WPSA-Canada branches
  • Membership – join options, membership types, member benefits, and volunteering
  • News – latest news and PSA postings
  • Events – meetings and conferences, past meeting resources, and upcoming webinars
  • Publications – an overview plus Poultry Science®, JAPR (Journal of Applied Poultry Research), and European Poultry Science
  • Resources – interpretive summaries, infographics, a podcast, and a career center

Because the site centers on a society and its journals, it is not a shopping or product-comparison platform. There is no product catalog; the only pricing-related signal on the page is a "subscribe" reference tied to publications and membership, so treat access to journals and member content as something governed by subscription or membership rather than assumed to be free.

Who it is for

The content is aimed at the poultry science community:

  • Researchers and academics – journal articles, interpretive summaries, and conference presentations
  • Students – student competitions, a student hatchery, and career resources
  • Industry professionals – industry and academic presentations at meetings, plus networking
  • Veterinary science partners – joint sessions are planned with the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP)

If your interest is backyard chicken keeping, buying equipment, or consumer recipes, this site is not designed for that. Its focus is scientific research and professional exchange.

Journals and publications

The publications section is the core scholarly offering. The site lists:

Publication Notes from the site
Poultry Science® Described as an international journal that publishes original papers
JAPR (Journal of Applied Poultry Research) Listed under publications
European Poultry Science Listed under publications

Supporting resources include interpretive summaries, infographics, and a podcast, which are useful if you want research context without reading full papers. Access terms for the journals are not spelled out on the homepage, so check the individual publication pages for subscription or member-access details.

Conferences and events

The events section is where the site gives concrete, dated information. Upcoming items shown include:

  • 2027 PSA Annual Meeting – July 12–15, 2027, Fort Worth Convention Center. Symposia submissions are open with a deadline of September 23, 2026. The 2027 event is planned in partnership with the AAAP, with joint sessions and shared networking.
  • 2026 PSA Annual Meeting – referenced as showcasing research and innovation through industry and academic presentations.
  • 2026 PSA Latin American Scientific Conference – October 6–8, 2026, at Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort, Iguazú Falls, Paraná, Brazil. Includes a student competition for Latin American students.
  • 2027 PSA Pacific Rim Conference – October 2027, Bangkok, Thailand. Dates and venue are still being finalized.

Each listing links to a "More Information" page, which is where you would confirm registration, program, and submission details.

How to use the site

  1. If you want research – start under Publications to reach Poultry Science®, JAPR, or European Poultry Science, and use Resources for summaries and infographics.
  2. If you want to attend a meeting – go to Events, pick the conference, and open its "More Information" page for dates, venue, and submission deadlines.
  3. If you want to join – use Membership to compare membership types and benefits before deciding.
  4. If you are a student or early-career professional – check the student hatchery, student competitions, and the career center.

A practical note: some areas, including member content and journal access, sit behind a login. The homepage shows a "Log in" link, so plan for an account if you need those sections.

Bottom line

poultryscience.org is worth bookmarking if you need poultry science journals, conference dates, or a professional society to join. It is a scholarly and membership site, not a retail or general consumer resource, and the most time-sensitive information — meeting dates and submission deadlines — is concentrated in the Events section.