The future of poultry science research: Things I think I think

Abstract

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.

Publication Date

6-1-2009

Journal Title

Poultry science

Publisher

Poultry Science Association

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3382/ps.2009-00056

Scientific Contribution Number

2381

Document Type

Article

Rights

© 2009 Poultry Science Association Inc.

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