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The Nebraska Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event seeks to effectively prepare the students for jobs in the poultry workforce. Workers seeking careers in poultry must develop a high degree of knowledge and must develop the ability to solve problems in the poultry industry. The contest blends practical hands-on experiences with a basic knowledge of the poultry industry required for careers in the poultry field.
2026 Class 1 Live Birds: Egg-Type (Laying) Hens
Superintendents:
Dr. Gary Sullivan
Associate Professor, Meat Science
402-472-6430
gary.sullivan@unl.edu
Dr. Sheila Purdum
Professor, Poultry Nutrition
402-472-6451
spurdum2@unl.edu
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