The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Gregory Archer: Feed Additives & Welfare | Ep. 77
Dec 04, 2024In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gregory Archer, Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University, uncovers the connections between poultry nutrition, welfare, and behavior. Focusing on feed additives, amino acids, and stress mitigation, Dr. Archer discusses strategies to enhance bird welfare and productivity. Tune in now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Feed additives for welfare
- Tryptophan’s role in behavior
- Enzyme applications in poultry
- Heat stress mitigation strategies
- Holistic welfare measurement
Meet the guest:
Dr. Gregory Archer is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University, as well as a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA). He earned both his PhD and MS in Animal Sciences from Texas A&M and his BS from Virginia Tech. His research interests center on poultry welfare, stress physiology, and how nutrition influences animal behavior.
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