In a world where the demand for poultry products is steadily rising, the poultry industry faces a dual challenge: meeting consumer needs for safe and abundant food while reducing its dependence on antibiotics. Antibiotics have traditionally been used in poultry production to enhance gut health...

While many are familiar with probiotics and prebiotics, postbiotics remain relatively underexplored in our domain. These are preparations derived from non-living microorganisms that provide health advantages to the host. In this episode, Dr. Vivek Kuttappan delves deep into the world of...

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...

Elevating Poultry Vitality: The Gut Microbiome's Pivotal Role

Embarking on a journey through the nuanced pathways of poultry health and performance, the profound impact of the gut microbiome becomes undeniable. This bustling microbial ecosystem, nestled within the poultry's gastrointestinal...

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...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Birger Svihus discusses the importance of the microstructure of poultry feed pellets. He emphasizes that birds require structural elements in their feed to stimulate the development of their gizzards, which play a crucial role in grinding. Initially, the poultry...

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In this insightful episode, we invite you to embark on an enlightening journey exploring the dynamic field of poultry science and nutrition with the distinguished Dr. Todd Applegate. Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Applegate, the University of Georgia's poultry science department...

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...

In our latest episode of The Poultry Nutrition BlackBelt, we introduce Vitor Santos Haetinger, a dedicated scholar who has just accomplished his master's degree at Purdue University. Now, Vitor embarks on his PhD journey, having as  his primary goal  the uncovering of optimization...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt we interview Dr. Victoria Anthony, a postdoctoral research associate from Iowa State University specialized  in poultry nutrition and immunology. We dive into the core elements of the subject and shed light on some groundbreaking discoveries...

Welcome to The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, where we traverse the fascinating world of poultry nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Edgar Oviedo shares his impressive background in poultry research and delves into an in-depth discussion on the integral role that precision plays in poultry...

Subclinical necrotic enteritis, caused by the bacterium named Clostridium perfringens, can lead to performance losses due to compromised nutrient absorption arising from localized lesions in the intestinal tissue. With an innovative model based on the natural uptake of C. perfringens from the...