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Advancing Research for a Sustainable Egg Industry at Iowa State University

The Egg Industry Center (EIC) at Iowa State University is dedicated to advancing research and outreach initiatives for a sustainable egg industry. Led by Dr. Hongwei Xin, EIC offers valuable insights, funding for applied research, and a comprehensive clearinghouse for industry-related issues. With monthly reports delivered to over 1,000 recipients, EIC plays a pivotal role in disseminating science-based information pertaining to egg production. Upcoming events, like the Egg Forum in April 2015, will further facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders in the egg industry.

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Advancing Research for a Sustainable Egg Industry at Iowa State University

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  1. EGG INDUSTRY CENTER Advancing research and outreach for a sustainable egg industry. Dr. Hongwei Xin EIC Director, ISU Professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering and Animal Science Egg Industry Issues Forum April 15, 2014 • Administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, USA

  2. EIC Board of Directors

  3. EIC Staff MaroIbarburu Associate Scientist Julie Roberts Office Assistant Peg Uthe Prog. Coordinator Lesa Vold Comm. Specialist HongweiXin Director

  4. Egg Industry Issues Annual Forum

  5. Economic Reporting & Industry Analysis • 35 pages worth of info report distributed each month • Over 1,000 recipients • EIC receives external funding support due to the importance of this service To receive the monthly reports, email maro@iastate.edu

  6. Other Outreach& Education

  7. An Egg Industry Clearinghouse • In development: • Current and emerging issues and research activities • Science-based information related to egg production and processing • Database of experts in egg research & egg industry • Starting this month… • Bell’s 4.4 GB collection of journal articles, conference proceedings, extension pubs. • Organized/sortable by categories • Shared with users through EIC over next few months (10MB free)

  8. Research – Contributor/Leader • EIC participates in, contributes to, or co-funds impactful research, e.g., • USDA NIFA Project on aviary hen housing research (co-fund) • CSES Project • “50-year” Environmental Footprint Comparison

  9. Research – Sponsor/Funder through Perpetual EIC Endowment Funds • EIC provides funding for applied research to help addressing industry’s priority issues • Competitive Proposal Selection Process • Two-step process: preproposal & full proposal • RFA for Preproposal issued May 1 • Preproposal due June 1 • Invitation for full proposals in mid-late July • Full proposal due Sept 1 • Funding decision made by mid October • 2013 Award: Purdue University – Keel bone abnormalities in alternative hen housing

  10. Save the Date: Egg Forum 2015 April 8-9 Des Moines, IA Advancing research and outreach for a sustainable egg industry. Details will be posted on: www.eggindustrycenter.org

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