Dr. Yan Ghazikhanian, a specialist in turkey production and health programs passed on July 29, 2023, at an advanced age. His professional career commenced 1974 and extended over 34 years entirely with Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farm. His activities contributed to the advancement of the industry through his retirement in 2007.
Dr. Ghazikhanian was a graduate of the University of Tehran where he earned his DVM. He subsequently obtained Masters and Doctoral degrees in Comparative Pathology from the University of California, Davis. Dr. Ghazikhanian was a charter member of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians in addition to serving on committees of poultry scientific associations.
He is best known for his practical research on measures to eradicate vertically transmitted mycoplasmosis and salmonellosis in turkey breeding flocks.
He was inducted into the AAAP Hall of Honor in 2016 and was well recognized as an expert in many nations where his experience contributed to the advancement of turkey production worldwide.