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The future of poultry science research: Things I think I think^1,2

Department of Animal and Nutritional Sciences, University of New Hampshire, Durham 03824

³ Corresponding author: bob.taylor{at}unh.edu

Much poultry research progress has occurred over the first century of the Poultry Science Association. During that time, specific problems have been solved and much basic biological knowledge has been gained. Scientific discovery has exceeded its integration into foundation concepts. Researchers need to be involved in the public’s development of critical thinking skills to enable discernment of fact versus fiction. Academic, government, and private institutions need to hire the best people. Issues of insufficient research funding will be remedied by a combination of strategies rather than by a single cure. Scientific advocacy for poultry-related issues is critical to success. Two other keys to the future are funding for higher-risk projects, whose outcome is truly unknown, and specific allocations for new investigators. Diligent, ongoing efforts by poultry scientists will enable progress beyond the challenges.

Key Words: research priorities • funding • scientific advocacy

¹ This is Scientific Contribution Number 2381 from the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station.

² Presented as part of Symposium: Future of Poultry Science, July 22, 2008, at the Poultry Science Association meeting, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.