Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt - #3 - The influence of Omega-3 fatty acid on broiler breeder performance
Jul 06, 2023
Lipids play an essential role in organ development and perinatal growth. Functional omega-3 fatty acids, such as α-linoleic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, may improve chick quality and growth performance. In this episode, Dr. Aizwarya (Ash) Thanabalan explains her research, which involved feeding broiler breeders different forms of omega-3 fatty acids and observing the effects on their performance. She also talks about how the study evaluated the way broiler response to the Coccidiosis challenge could be increased and the way the offspring is affected.
Meet the guest:
Dr. Aizwarya (Ash) Thanabalan
Experience
- Current: Poultry Technical Services Specialist at Jones Feed Mills Ltd.
- Past: Scientific and Business Affairs Coordinator at Paul Dick & Associates Ltd.; Teaching Assistant at the University of Guelph
Background
- Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition (the University of Guelph)
- M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (the University of Guelph)
- B.Sc., Animal Biology (the University of Guelph)
Hobbies: cooking, hiking, and finding the best coffee
Favorite quote: If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants - Isaac Newton
A tip for success: small changes/improvements everyday
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
