POULTRYINDONESIA, Toronto – Asep Setiaji, S.Pt., M.Si., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences (FPP), Diponegoro University (UNDIP), presented the university’s flagship research on strategies to improve the genetic quality of Kedu laying chickens at the World’s Poultry Congress (WPC) 2026, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. At the scientific forum, Asep also represented MIPI-WPSA Indonesia.

The Kedu laying chicken is one of Indonesia’s indigenous chicken genetic resources with significant potential for development as a national poultry genetic asset. The research focuses on developing breeding strategies based on molecular genetics to enhance the reproductive performance of Kedu chickens. By analyzing genetic variation, the study aims to contribute to more accurate, efficient, and sustainable selection of local chicken breeds.

Asep stated that participating in the World’s Poultry Congress 2026 provided an important opportunity to introduce the potential of the Kedu chicken as one of Indonesia’s local genetic resources to the international scientific community.

“We recognize that this research is still at an early stage and requires further development. Therefore, we are very open to constructive criticism, suggestions, feedback, and future collaboration opportunities to strengthen and expand this research,” he said in a written statement on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

The presentation took place from July 14–16, 2026, as part of the WPC 2026 program, which ran from July 13–17. The congress is one of the most prestigious scientific forums in the poultry sector, bringing together researchers, academics, students, industry professionals, and stakeholders from around the world to share research findings, exchange knowledge, and foster international collaboration.

According to Asep, UNDIP’s participation in this international scientific forum reflects the university’s commitment to advancing flagship research, promoting academic internationalization, and strengthening scientific contributions in the fields of animal science and agriculture. The research is also expected to support the conservation and development of Indonesia’s indigenous chicken breeds, particularly the Kedu laying chicken, as part of the nation’s valuable poultry genetic resources.

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