The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Birger Svihus: Rethinking Feed Size | Ep. 102

the poultry podcast show Aug 13, 2024

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Birger Svihus, a renowned professor of nutrition at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and a leading authority in the field, challenges conventional wisdom by highlighting the importance of feed particle size in poultry diets. Dr. Svihus proposes larger sizes for better health outcomes in poultry, offering innovative approaches to poultry feed that are pivotal for advancing nutritional strategies in the industry. Tune in to uncover these groundbreaking insights on major platforms.

 

What will you learn: 

  • Feed particle importance
  • Sustainable practices
  • Nutrition myths
  • Feed design complexities
  • Welfare improvements


Meet the guest: Dr. Birger Svihus, a prominent figure at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, is an expert in poultry nutrition. His research focuses on the implications of feed particle size in poultry diets. Dr. Svihus's work challenges traditional beliefs in the field, highlighting how larger particle sizes can benefit feed intake and poultry health. His contributions to understanding the micro and macro-structures of feed are invaluable to advancing poultry nutrition practices.