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The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Carrie Walk: Calcium in Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 118

the poultry podcast show Dec 03, 2024

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, explores the critical role of calcium in poultry nutrition. Dr. Walk shares her extensive research on how calcium affects phosphorus digestibility, bone health, and overall poultry performance. Get practical tips on how to optimize calcium levels in broilers and layers to boost their productivity and health. Tune in now on all major platforms!

 

What will you learn:

  • Calcium’s nutrient role
  • Overfeeding calcium impacts
  • Broiler vs. layer nutrition
  • Calcium digestibility data
  • Accurate feed formulation

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, holds a PhD in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech and an MS and BS in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri. With extensive experience in agriculture and animal science, Dr. Walk has led significant research in poultry nutrition, focusing on calcium and phosphorus digestibility. 

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