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02/03/2026

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23/01/2026

Just 17 days until APSS 2026!
We are excited to share our invited speakers and their presentation titles for APSS 2026, themed “Poultry Production Through a Futuristic Lens”. We are looking forward to thought-provoking and future-focused discussions.

Detailed program: https://apss.sydney.edu.au/program/

08/01/2026

We are now just 31 days away from APSS 2026, starting on the 9th February.
The full program has been released, and registrations are still open.

This year’s theme, “Poultry Production Through a Futuristic Lens”, brings together cutting-edge research, industry perspectives and forward-looking discussions on the future of poultry production.

We look forward to welcoming researchers, students and industry professionals for 3 days of insightful sessions.

> View the full program and register here: https://apss.sydney.edu.au/

03/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, PRF team wishes you a very merry Christmas and a relaxing break. Thank you for being part of our year. We look forward to catching up at APSS in February.

Early bird registration closes on the 15th December.

https://apss.sydney.edu.au/

13/11/2025

Early bird and author registrations close on 15 December 2025.

If you are planning to join us at the 37th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium in February, now is a good time to secure your spot!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Sydney for another great year of science, industry updates and collaboration.

www.apss2026.com.au

22/10/2025

As part of our vibrant social program, APSS 2026 is thrilled to host this year’s Symposium Dinner aboard the Starship Sydney – Harbour Cruise, boarding at Wharf No. 4, Darling Harbour.

The Starship Sydney is the harbour’s most iconic floating glass vessel, purpose-built for premium events. With uninterrupted 360° views, no intrusive pillars, and an expansive 450 m² open-plan deck, it offers the perfect setting for a truly memorable night. Its stunning 3.5 m high glass windows and open void design create a spectacular sense of space and style.

Guests will enjoy welcome canapés on boarding, followed by a two-course dinner and a four-hour unlimited drinks package featuring beer, wine, and soft drinks.

During dinner, a series of presentations and acknowledgements will take place before the live band takes over the stage to get everyone on the dance floor as we cruise the stunning Sydney Harbour.

Prefer a quieter pace? Head up to the open upper deck and take in the city’s sparkling skyline under the night sky.

Join us for this unforgettable evening of great food, music, and networking — a true highlight of APSS 2026.

Tuesday, 10 February 2026
📍 Starship Sydney – Wharf No. 4, Darling Harbour

22/10/2025

We’re delighted to announce that APSS 2026 will once again be held at The University of Sydney Business School – Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70), located at 21–25 Codrington Street, Darlington.

The Belinda Hutchinson Building is the flagship home of the University of Sydney Business School, offering a state-of-the-art learning and networking environment. This world-class venue has allowed the School to bring together its facilities, previously spread across nine separate buildings into a single, modern space on the Camperdown/Darlington campuses.

Situated in the vibrant inner-city district of Darlington, the building forms the southern gateway to the University’s main campus and reflects the University’s vision to be among the top-ranking business schools globally.

Join us in Sydney, 9–11 February 2026, for the 37th Australasian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS 2026) and experience this outstanding venue!

22/10/2025

We’re excited to share that the 37th Annual Australasian Poultry Science Symposium (APSS 2026) will take place from Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th February 2026 at The University of Sydney Business School – Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70), following the success of last year’s move.

The official program will kick off Monday at lunchtime (9th February), with check-in open from 9:00am. This gives delegates time to arrive in Sydney that morning, catch up on work, and enjoy some networking before sessions begin. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Please note, to accommodate as many presenters as possible, sessions will continue through to late Wednesday afternoon (11th February).

We look forward to welcoming you back to Sydney for another great APSS!

06/10/2025

Introducing our invited speakers for APSS 2026: Dr Peta Taylor

Dr Peta Taylor is a lecturer in Animal Science in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences at the University of Melbourne, and an animal welfare scientist with the Animal Welfare Science Centre. Her research focuses on the behaviour, cognition, and welfare of commercial poultry, with particular interest in how individual birds interact with their environments.

Peta holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of New England. Her work has informed welfare improvements in meat chickens, laying hens, and breeders, particularly in the areas of environmental enrichment, transport and handling, and positive welfare assessment.

Peta is actively engaged in animal welfare policy and professional service. She is a member of the Victorian Minister for Agriculture’s Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, serves as the University of Melbourne representative on the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Link network, and represents Australia on the international LIFT Positive Animal Welfare Network. She is also the senior editor for the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE), supporting the global community of researchers in animal behaviour and welfare.

Peta works closely with industry, government, and advocacy bodies to ensure her research delivers practical, science-based improvements in animal welfare. Her contributions span both fundamental research and applied outcomes, with a strong focus on enhancing the lives of animals in commercial systems.

06/10/2025

Introducing our invited speakers for APSS 2026: Dr Mehdi Toghyani

Dr. Mehdi Toghyani is a senior research fellow at the University of Sydney. He is a highly skilled and methodical animal nutritionist with proven competence in both academic and commercial settings, with over 13 years of experience in poultry nutrition research and practical feed formulation for layers and meat-chickens. He has authored/co-authored more than 100 scientific communications. His main areas of research and interests are amino acid and energy requirements, alternative feed ingredients, trace minerals nutrition, and developing nutritional strategies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of poultry production.

03/10/2025

Introducing our invited speakers for APSS 2026:

Professor Kirsty Short completed her PhD in 2013 at the University of Melbourne investigating influenza virus-bacterial co-infections. In 2013 she was also awarded a prestigious NHMRC CJ Martin Early Career Fellowship to study severe influenza infections. The overseas portion of this work was performed in the Netherlands at the world-renowned Erasmus Medical Centre. At the end of 2015, she relocated to The University of Queensland to complete the remaining portion of my CJ Martin fellowship on influenza virus pathogenesis. In 2017/2018 Kirsty was awarded an ARC DECRA to start her own independent research groups at the University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences.

Her research on influenza and COVID-19 falls into the broader body of research investigating the role of host susceptibility factors (e.g. age, obesity, diabetes, chronic inflammation) on viral disease, pandemic preparedness and anti-viral immunity. Kirsty’s work also plays an important role in shaping public policy, with her work on pandemic preparedness being featured on Prevention Web (the UN’s cite for disaster risk reduction). Similarly, her work on the role of children in SARS-CoV-2 transmission has been picked up by numerous media outlets (>100 Altmetric Score) and helped influence policy regarding reopening schools during the COVID-19 outbreak (data used by Victorian and UK governments).

Consistent with her strong interest in public health, she participated as a member of the Group of Eight University panel advising the Australian government on their response to COVID-19. Kirsty also co-wrote the Rapid Research Information Forum “What are the determinants of morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19 and are there differences between sexes?” for the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Commonwealth Government. The impact of her work in pandemic preparedness is further reflected by her research being cited >550 times in 2020 alone.