Introduction

President: Ms. Linda Browning, DSM Nutritional Products Australia Pty. Limited
Deputy President: Ms. Judith O'Keeffe, Ridley Agriproducts
Acting Director: Dr. Peter Groves , Faculty of Veterinary Science - The University of Sydney

The Poultry Research Foundation was one of the original Foundations established within the University of Sydney by the University Senate in October 1958.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide an interface between the Australian poultry and allied industries and the Faculty of Veterinary Science. It sponsors industry related research, assists in the training of scientific personnel and acts in an industrial liaison capacity.

The Foundation's contribution to the development of the Australian poultry and stockfeeds industries has been achieved through research programs directed at obtaining a better understanding of the metabolism and nutritional requirements of poultry.

The Foundation has regularly hosted workshops, seminars and symposia. In 1989 the annual Foundation Symposium was enlarged to become the Australian Poultry Science Symposium through joint collaboration with the Australian Branch of the World's Poultry Science Association. This symposium, held in February each year, now features prominently in the international calendar of Poultry Science meetings.

Information concerning the activities of the Foundation and the Australian Poultry Science Symposium can be obtained from Jo-Ann Geist.

Contact Details
Jo-Ann Geist
Email:
Poultry Research Foundation C01,
Faculty of Veterinary Science,University of Sydney
425 Werombi Rd, Camden 2570
Phone: +61 2 9351 1656,
Fax: +61 2 4655 0693