The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Yadav Bajagai: Microbiota & Poultry Immunity | Ep. 71

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Yadav Bajagai from Central Queensland University discusses gut microbiota in poultry and why it’s crucial for optimizing flock health and productivity. He explores how these microbial communities impact digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity while highlighting cutting-edge technologies in microbiota research. Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform now!

What will you learn: 

• Gut microbiota importance
• Enhancing bird immunity
• Tools for microbiota analysis
• Challenges in microbiota studies
• Technology selection impact

Meet the guest:

Dr. Yadav Bajagai is a researcher at Central Queensland University (CQU), specializing in microbiome, genomics, gut health, animal nutrition, and bioinformatics. He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, a Master’s Degree in Animal Science, and a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland. With extensive experience in various roles across industry, government, and academia, Dr. Bajagai's research focuses on host-microbe interactions, alternatives to antibiotic feed supplements, and microbial ecology.
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