For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - November 13, 2025

USPOULTRY Foundation and Poultry Science Association Host Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair at the 2026 IPPE

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation (USPOULTRY Foundation), in collaboration with the Poultry Science Association (PSA), is pleased to announce the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair, taking place during the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The Career Fair will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 8 – 11:30 a.m. in Room B-401 at the Georgia World Congress Center, in conjunction with the International Poultry Scientific Forum.

This special program is designed to support U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) member companies and allied suppliers, particularly involving, but not limited to, technology-driven companies such as those in genetics, health, pharmaceutical and nutrition. The fair’s primary audience includes early Ph.D. and veterinarian students.

USPOULTRY, through the USPOULTRY Foundation, also organizes a highly regarded College Student Career Program during IPPE. This program provides valuable opportunities for students to interview with member companies and exhibitors, offering summer internships and entry-level positions within the poultry production, processing and allied supplier sectors. These opportunities are tailored for undergraduate (B.S.) and master’s (M.S.) students seeking employment in the industry.

Additionally, PSA offers a dedicated career program for graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.) focusing on academic and research-oriented opportunities, available through the PSA Hatchery, a graduate student organization. PSA further enhances opportunities for students through the Giesen Internship Program for aspiring graduate students, in partnership with industry collaborators, along with several endowed undergraduate scholarships and M.S. and Ph.D. fellowships funded by industry donors through grants and endowments.

“The Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair at IPPE 2026 continues to allow companies to connect with talented individuals who can contribute to the next generation of scientific leadership. This is a great opportunity to provide a convenient benefit for both students and industry companies seeking new talent,” said Mikell Fries, Claxton Poultry Farms and USPOULTRY Foundation chairman.

Each participating company will receive a table and two chairs. Companies are encouraged to bring literature, pop-up banners and/or other company information to give to prospective candidates. The deadline for companies to sign up is Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, and there is no cost to sign up. There is also no cost for students to participate.

For more information on the program and to sign up, go to https://www.ippexpo.org/education-programs/vet-student-career-fair/. For further information or inquiries, contact LaShundra Littles, llittles@uspoultry.org, or Barbara Jenkins, bjenkins@uspoultry.org.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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