Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt - #17 - Feeding the future: the Caribbean poultry nutrition

Logistics and efficiency take center stage for a poultry nutritionist operating in the Caribbean. Unlike in the U.S., where grain supplies are abundant and easily accessible, the Caribbean requires meticulous planning due to the limited access to resources. Combining unique environmental factors like high ambient temperatures and distinct geographical features, using the proper nutrients becomes crucial. In the first part of this episode, Dr. Tanika O'Connor Dennie shares her experience assuming roles as a poultry nutritionist, formulating diets for a broad spectrum of animals, and managing multifaceted responsibilities in her field, especially from a Caribbean poultry feed industry perspective.

Meet the guest:

Dr. Tanika O'Connor Dennie

Experience

      ○ Current: Managing Director at Farm and Animal Nutrition Solutions LTD 

      ○ Past: Nutritionist at Jamaica Broilers Group Limited; Senior Director Research Development at Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Jamaica 

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Arkansas)

      ○ M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (Louisiana State University)

      ○ B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Louisiana State University)

      ○ A.Sc., Agricultural Teacher Education (College of Agriculture, Science and Education) 

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