The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is an American

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for the advancement of poultry science. Founded in 1908, the PSA is headquartered in

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. Consisting of 1800 members, PSA is involved in research, education, nutrition, and processing of poultry-based products, including

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, and

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. Its two journals are ''Poultry Science'' and ''Journal of Applied Poultry Research''. Its youngest ever President was Prof

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of the

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in 1932 (then aged 34).

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