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Department of Poultry Science partners with ADM Animal Nutrition

By Office of Agricultural Communications and Marketing / Aug 19, 2020 8:00:00 AM College of Agriculture, News, Poultry Science Drs. Charles and Jessica Starkey of the Department of Poultry Science in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture are joining forces with...

Research to quantify loss of metals in fields with poultry litter

By Paul Hollis / Aug 3, 2020 8:30:00 AM While poultry manure has served as a convenient and inexpensive fertilizer source for many Alabama farmers, little is known about where those nutrients and minerals go once they pass through the soil.  Of special interest...

Poultry Sculpture Unveiled

Poultry Sculpture Unveiled

The College of Agriculture’s Department of Poultry Science recently unveiled a sculpture presented by Aviagen, one of the world’s largest poultry breeding service companies. Aviagen privately commissioned the “Hen and Rooster” sculpture by renowned metal sculptor Jacob Dean. The piece can be seen in the lobby of the administration and education building at the Charles C. Miller Jr. Poultry and Research Education Center located at North Auburn. Shown at left, presenting the sculpture to Bill Dozier, head of Auburn’s Department of Poultry Science, is Jan Henriksen, CEO of Aviagen.

College of Agriculture students win big in specialty competitions

Students in three College of Agriculture departments performed well in regional, national and international competitions this spring. A team from the Department of Horticulture placed first in its size group (10-24 students) in the 45th National Collegiate Landscape...