Enhancing poultry nutrition with natural compounds
Nov 08, 2023
In this episode, Dr. Theresia Lavergne discusses various aspects of poultry nutrition and some of the main challenges we are facing in our industry. Dr. Lavergne mentions her focus on natural compounds like prebiotics, probiotics, and other plant-derived substances aimed at enhancing gut health, preventing diseases, and improving performance in poultry. She also touches on the importance of addressing issues like coccidiosis, necrotic enteritis, and food safety through a combination of nutritional strategies, management practices, and education in the poultry industry.
Meet the guest:
Dr. Theresia Lavergne
Experience
- Current: Senior Technical Service Manager at Natural Biologics.
Background
- Ph.D., Epidemiology (Louisiana State University)
- M.Sc., Non-ruminant nutrition (Mississippi State University)
- B.Sc., Animal and Dairy Science (Auburn University)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
