Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt - #2 - The impacts of enzymes and prebiotics on the performance and gut health of broilers

When it comes to fibrous diets, exogenous enzymes (like xylanase) are crucial for improving nutrient utilization and enhancing broiler growth performance. Additionally, xylooligosaccharides are currently being studied as potential prebiotics that provide several beneficial effects, such as stimulating the immune system and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in chickens. In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Amit Singh about his work providing broilers with different levels of this enzyme and prebiotic, its potential interaction, and the effects on the performance and microbiome diversity of broilers. 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Amit Kumar Singh

Experience

      ○ Current: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia 

      ○ Past: roles in poultry feed industries in Nepal; roles in quality and production control in a feed mill;  independent veterinarian for the contact farmers of feed companies

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Nutrition (the University of Hawaii)

      ○ M.Sc., Animal Science (the University of Hawaii)

      ○ Bachelor's degree of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (Tribhuvan University)

Hobbies: playing cricket, soccer,  etc.

Favorite book, movie or TV series: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey

Favorite quote: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin

A tip for success: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving (a quote from Einstein). Basically, we need to move on to the next work after finishing the previous one instead of indulging in our achievements for too long.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn