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Poultry Science Major
Undergraduate students may prepare for a career in the poultry industry or for further study in various graduate programs. Students study the genetics, embryology, and physiology of the bird, nutrition, diseases, poultry and poultry products, economics, and business. This knowledge may be applied to the management of flocks and the management of poultry firms.

The poultry science major offers flexibility in preparing for a career. Certain courses must be in the poultry sciences, but, with careful planning, the student may incorporate courses in accounting, economics, or statistics into the program of study.
Poultry Science Major
New Poultry Science Building
Situated on UGA’s South Campus, the 70,000-plus square-foot Poultry Science Building provides nearly double the space per student in each classroom than the previous facility, growing from roughly 17 square feet to 28 to 30 square feet per student.

The new building will better equip our faculty and students, the Georgia communities we support, and the nation’s poultry industry for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Poultry Science Building project
January 20-23, 2026
International Poultry Short Course
The UGA International Poultry Short Course provides a comprehensive overview of modern poultry production. It is intended for those individuals that have limited knowledge of poultry as well as those that might have considerable experience in one area of poultry production but would like to have a better understanding of the overall industry. Click here for more information and how to register!
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Assistant Professor: Poultry/Avian Physiologist
The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 70% Research, 25% Teaching, and 5% Service appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally recognized research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential foci for the position may include, but are not limited to reproductive physiology, assessment of and improvement to avian fertility, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and/or embryology. Click here to learn more and apply today!
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From the Desk of Todd Applegate
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Read highlights from the recent issue of the Poultry Post newsletter published by the UGA Department of Poultry Science.

Interview with Dr. Todd Applegate


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