University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
The Fowl Frontier: Poultry Science Unplucked
Dr. Zac Williams, assistant professor of poultry management at the University of Arkansas, sits down with both academic and private sector experts to provide the latest scientific information to poultry producers. The host and guests breakdown the information in a manner that can be applied in the field. The show focuses primarily on large scale poultry production of domestic species but will provide information relevant to small flocks as well.
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University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
A look into 3rd party welfare and compliance audits 06.07.2026 41:47
If you listened to this episode or any of the others please fill out this short survey and share your opinions! https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa What does a third-party animal welfare audit actually involve, and why does it matter? In this episode, I'm joined by Andrea Mendoza from Humane Farm Animal Care to discuss the role of third-party welfare and compliance audits...
How vocalizations can help understand duck behavior and improve performance 01.06.2026 34:25
Dr. Greg Fraley knows a thing or two about ducks and behavior, and he shared some insights on how farmers and producers can use vocalizations to help with modern poultry production, from stress, to production to identifying diseases or other problems. Also, if you listened to this episode or any of the others please fill out this short survey share your opinions! https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe...
Lights for Commercial Poultry 01.05.2026 42:42
If you listened to this episode please help out the and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa Dr. Greg Fraley professor at Purdue University joins me for this episode to give insights into the complicated world of poultry vision and how lighting affects behavior, welfare, productivity, even worker health.
Feeding behavior of 0 to 7 day old broiler chicks: what matters most; location within the barn, structure or feeder type? 03.04.2026 27:47
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa New research at the University of Arkansas reveals insights into early chick feeding behavior, including location, structure and feeder type preferences of broiler chicks from 0 to 7 days of age. Emily has successfully defende...
Litter Management with Dr. Scott McKenzie 17.03.2026 1:07:29
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa On this episode Dr. Scott McKenzie joins me and we discuss all things poultry litter management, with a fairly significant focus on ammonia control and pathogen reduction.
The chemistry of biosecurity 24.09.2025 53:35
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa It's been a minute but I'm back! On this episode Dr. Scott McKenzie joins me and we discuss biosecurity from a different angle. Dr. McKenzie is a trained toxicologist and an expert in the chemistry of biosecurity. ...
Feed pellet quality, separation and affects on nutrient distribution in feeding systems 17.12.2024 42:11
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa Dr. John Boney, Penn State University, is my guest on this episode. Dr. Boney is an expert in feed manufacturing, and our topic of discussion is on the effects of pellet quality, and feed line distance on feed quality, and nut...
Egg Drop Syndrome 76 11.12.2024 27:58
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa I interview Dr. Eric Gingerich on EDS 76. A very important virus to be aware of, especially for anyone with egg layers.
Supply chain and data management 26.06.2024 43:43
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa Arjun Ganesan from Ancera joins me on this episode to discuss supply chain management and how data analysis can be used to analyze problems and find solutions in live production.
Insect control 08.04.2024 52:22
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa This episode is all about insects. Kylie Sherril from Central Life Sciences is my guest this week. Part of the audio for her introduction was deleted on accident (still learning this new equipment), but she works with produce...
Educational resources for producers 22.02.2024 52:06
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa Dr. Mick Fulton, long time educator and diagnostician at Michigan State University is my guest this week. Dr. Fulton has provided poultry producers in the Midwest with advice and information for many years. We discuss extensi...
Water Quality 05.12.2023 1:00:07
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa My guest on this episode is Dr. Susan Watkins, University of Arkansas retired. We discuss water quality in commercial poultry settings, including bacterial challenges such as biofilms, pH issues, proper sampling techniques, an...
Biosecurity and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza 30.10.2023 23:42
If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts. https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa In the first episode Dr. Dustan Clark joins me and we discuss biosecurity and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. While this episode is mainly aimed at small and backyard flock owners, much of the information will be relevant t...
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