2020 was a challenging year for many of us. However, through all of it, PSA still found ways to grow and broaden our reach.

From our first Virtual Annual Meeting, taking our journals to Open Access, and creating new content for you, PSA had done a lot!

The deadline to submit symposium proposals for consideration at the 2021 Latin American Scientific Conference is next Thursday, December 17, 2021 at 11:59 PM CST.

A complete list of guidelines and supporting documents to help with your proposal are available on the PSA website.

PSA is now welcoming nominations for the 2021 PSA Awards cycle. Award recipients will be recognized at the 2021 PSA Annual Meeting.

Be sure to check out awards that are exclusive to odd years and available during this award cycle.

This year, PSA added a variety of new content to bring added value to the monthly Postings eNewsletter. As 2021 approaches, we would like to hear from our readers with regard to what content we should look at bringing to the newsletter in 2021.

Please vote on one of the options below if one sounds appealing to have included next year.

How can producers make reduced-fat sausage products without also losing the signature texture and flavor?

Turns out there may be a promising solution: duck skin.

In the first year of PSA's Five Drive event, a total of $1,165.00 was donated to the PSA Foundation's General Fund. In addition, many donors also donated to various other funds within the Foundation. These financial contributions benefit the Foundation's efforts to provide opportunities to the next generation of poultry scientists. Thank you!

In addition to such generous donations, PSA was also able to recruit 35 new student members! A big thank you goes out to all of our members who actively took on the challenge to recruit new students to the association.

Christine Alvarado

Lisa R. Bielke

Douglas F. Britton

Robert E. Buresh

Xi Chen

Syed Ali Raza Haider

Jacelyn Hemmelgarn

Charles L. Hofacre

Darrin Karcher

Christopher D. Knight

Theresia A. Lavergne

David H. McCreery

Donald R. McIntyre

Maci Oelschlager

Paul H. Patterson

Tom E. Porter

Karen Schwean-Lardner

Samuel T. Shafer

Michael J. Wineland

In honor of Thanksgiving in the US last month, we discussed all things turkey with Brandon Koch of Koch's Turkey Farm. This interview provided interesting insight into how turkey poults are sexed at an early age, the avenues turkey meat has lent itself well to, and more!

Do you want to squawk with us? Complete the Get Involved with PSA Form to submit your topic for consideration on Let's Squawk About It.

This review article examines microRNA (miRNA) and the effects it has on the metabolism in poultry. Specifically taking a look into the transition of utilizing yolk for energy before hatching and then to utilizing carbohydrate-rich feed after hatching.

The review also explores the relationship of miRNA and genetic selection as it pertains to the changes in miRNA.

Held by the PennState Extension, these webinars, will cover topics including why animal welfare is important, poultry behavior, environmental and management influences on welfare, welfare indicators and assessment, employee motivation, and much more.

After finishing the course and passing an exam, attendees will receive a certificate of completion.