The future of poultry science: student perspective

Education and research in poultry science have resulted in outstanding contributions to the poultry industry. Despite the advancements in the poultry industry, the number of active poultry science departments has declined dramatically over the years, and this decline has been more significant in the United States. As a PhD student at the time of this writing, I have tried to discuss factors that might have contributed to this situation. The key message of this paper is that enhancement of the relationship between research centers and the poultry industry should always be one of our main concerns. Research projects need to have short- or long-term relevance to the industry. Synergism is what we really need today.