The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ishab Poudel explores feed additives and strategies for preventing Salmonella infections in poultry. He discusses the development of in vitro challenge models and the importance of microbiota in enhancing poultry health. Dr. Poudel discusses the potential of long-term use of feed additives to maintain a robust microbiome...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Lilburn discusses the impact of industry experience on academic research and the importance of managing mycotoxins in poultry feed. Dr. Lilburn emphasizes the need to monitor and manage mycotoxins to safeguard poultry health and productivity. He also discusses emerging issues in poultry nutrition, identifying new...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Allison Milby-Blackledge shares groundbreaking insights into using antibiotic alternatives to reduce salmonella in poultry. Milby-Blackledge discusses her research on the immunological impacts of various feed additives and vaccines on laying hens and broilers, highlighting significant findings in cytokine response. Listen now...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Thiago Noetzold,  a PhD candidate from the University of Alberta, discusses precision feeding systems for broiler breeders, focusing on optimizing body weight uniformity and its impact on sexual maturation and fat deposition. Join us to explore the science of broiler breeding and nutrition. "We observed that leaner birds...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr., a USDA research microbiologist, continues his discussion on poultry food safety, focusing on environmental stressors and the importance of early gut microbiome establishment. Dr. Rothrock explores how feed additives and antimicrobials impact poultry health and highlights the role of AI and machine le...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr., a USDA research microbiologist, discusses pre-harvest poultry food safety. Dr. Rothrock explores the impact of feed components like soy and corn on pathogen prevalence and highlights the importance of establishing a healthy gut microbiome in poultry. Tune in to gain valuable insights into improving f...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Courtney Poholsky, a PhD candidate at Penn State University, explores the critical impact of feed quality control and nutrient segregation in poultry production. Courtney explains how pellet quality and feed line length affect nutrient distribution and bird performance. Tune in to gain valuable insights and optimize your poul...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jerry Spears, a seasoned poultry nutrition expert, discusses chromium propionate's intricate role in broiler and turkey diets. Dr. Spears highlights its benefits on insulin sensitivity, weight gain, feed efficiency, and overall bird health. Tune in to gain valuable insights and optimize your poultry nutrition strategi...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Dianna Bourassa continues her discussion on innovative methods to improve food safety in poultry production. Dr. Bourassa explores the use of bacteriophages to reduce salmonella in chickens, touching on their characterization, application, and economic challenges. Additionally, she discusses future advancements and the po...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Dianna Bourassa, an Associate Professor at Auburn University, explores innovative research on bacteriophages, natural adversaries to bacteria, and their potential in combating Salmonella in poultry processing. Dr. Bourassa explains the significance of finding Salmonella -specific bacteriophages in various poultry environm...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. JT Pope, a House of Raeford Farms nutritionist, discusses the complexities of managing limit-fed broiler breeders. Dr. Pope explains the importance of feed consistency, challenges in feed distribution, and innovative strategies for future feeding systems. Don't miss this insightful episode, available on all major plat...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tim Johnson, a microbiologist from the University of Minnesota, discusses the emerging challenge of Streptococcus gallolyticus in turkeys. Dr. Johnson explains the bacteria's impact, regional variability, and potential prevention strategies involving feed additives. Don't miss this informative episode, available o...

Hello there! In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we explore the critical advancements in poultry nutrition with Dr. Bayo Sokale, a technical lead at BASF. Dr. Sokale shares his extensive experience and insights on the innovative uses of feed enzymes and performance ingredients, including phytase superdosing's impact on poultry diets. Tune in to explore how these advance...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck, an associate professor at Iowa State and co-host of “The Poultry Podcast Show,” explores the intricate dynamics of arginine in poultry diets, focusing on its impact on immune function and broiler growth. Dr. Bobeck shares insights from recent research involving arginine silicate additives, emphasizing its potential t...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt podcast, Dr. Ryan Arsenault shares his innovative research on gut health in poultry, applying his biochemistry background to tackle diseases and improve overall bird health. From the University of Delaware, Dr. Arsenault discusses the biochemical and metabolic intricacies in poultry gut health, exploring antibiotic alternatives and strategies for...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou discusses the practical use of probiotics in poultry nutrition. Dr. Amalaradjou shares her groundbreaking research, which has led to enhancements in muscle development from the embryonic stage through the market, demonstrating significant improvements in food safety and bird growth. Tune in on major platforms to...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou, an esteemed associate professor at the University of Connecticut, discusses the innovative use of probiotics in poultry nutrition, focusing on lactobacillus species, selection processes, and impacts on poultry health and production. Dr. Amalaradjou shares insights from her extensive research, offering valuable k...

Hello there, In this episode of "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast", Dr. Kyle Smith, a seasoned professional in poultry nutrition from Kerry, discusses innovative developments in NSP enzymes and their application in organic poultry diets. Dr. Smith, with a rich background from Texas A&M University and extensive industry experience, shares insights into cutting-edge enzyme technol...

Hello there, In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Evan Chaney, from Diamond V, a Cargill brand, explores the pivotal role of food safety technologies in pre-harvest poultry production. Focusing on probiotics' efficacy in reducing pathogens like salmonella and E. coli, Dr. Chaney discusses innovative research and the development of gut health products designed to enha...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Rob Payne, Director of Poultry Nutrition and Technical Services at Cargill, to explore the advancements and applications of enzymes in poultry nutrition. Dr. Payne shares his extensive experience and insights on the impact of enzymes on feed additives, offering a comprehensive understanding of their essential role...

In Part 2 of our insightful series on "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast," we continue our exploration into the realm of poultry nutrition with Dr. Bill Dozier. Building on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, this episode goes deeper into the practical applications and recent research findings on branched-chain amino acids in broiler diets. This segment offers a closer look at in...

In Part 1 of our special two-part series on "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast," we explore the critical role of branched-chain amino acids in poultry diets with Dr. Bill Dozier, a trailblazer in poultry nutrition. We have a compelling discussion on the advancements and key insights in amino acid research that have reshaped feeding practices for optimal poultry health and productivit...

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Casey Owens delves into Part 2 of the discussion on poultry nutrition and meat quality, focusing on the role of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) in the diet to mitigate myopathies like woody breast. Highlighting recent research and collaboration with industry experts, Dr. Owens explores the benefits of increasing dietary GAA levels, demonst...

In the latest episode of "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast," we're joined by Dr. Casey Owens, a luminary in the field of poultry nutrition and meat quality from the University of Arkansas. With a rich background that spans over two decades, Dr. Owens unpacks the intricacies of poultry meat quality, shedding light on the pivotal roles of genetics, environmental stressors, and nut...

In the latest episode of "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt," host Pratima Adhikari welcomes Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy from the University of Laval to delve into groundbreaking research in poultry nutrition. Dr. Létourneau shares her insights on calcium and phosphorus modeling, aiming to predict nutritional requirements for optimal poultry growth. This episode is essential for pro...