Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt - #14 - Revolutionizing Poultry Feed: Evaluating Particle Sizes in Pellet Microstructures

In this insightful episode, I am delighted to conduct an interview with Dr. Wilmer Pacheco. Dr. Pacheco's research primarily revolves around the significant correlation between feed processing, poultry nutrition, and the resulting impact on animal performance. Currently, his team is actively engaged in pioneering a groundbreaking approach to determine particle size within both the macro and microstructure of pellets. This innovative endeavor stands out in contrast to the industry's conventional focus on ingredient-specific particle size. During our conversation, Dr. Pacheco generously shares intricate details regarding this new methodology, its evolutionary journey, and the upcoming steps aimed at integrating this fascinating tool into our daily operations.

Meet the guest:

Dr. Wilmer Pacheco

Experience

      ○ Associate Professor at Auburn University

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Physiology and Nutrition (North Carolina State University)

      ○ M.Sc., Poultry Science (North Carolina State University)

      ○ B.Sc., Food Science and Agroindustry (Pan-American Agricultural School - Zamorano)