The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Shijina Rajan: Caprylic Acid in Poultry | Ep. 91

In this special International Women’s Day episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Shijina Rajan explores the role of caprylic acid as an alternative to antibiotics in poultry production. She discusses its antimicrobial properties, its impact on Salmonella reduction, and its application in pre and post-harvest interventions. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Caprylic acid benefits
• Salmonella control strategies
• Pre-harvest vs. post-harvest interventions
• Poultry gut health impacts

Meet the guest:

Dr. Shijina Raj Manjankattil Rajan is a postdoctoral research fellow at Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota and a DVM from Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science University. She is a PSA member and her research focuses on antibiotic alternatives for poultry, targeting major foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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