The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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. In this two-part episode, Goés and her team share the results of evaluating three products, each of which has a different mechanism of action. The aim was to assess their potential in t...

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 barn environment in order to induce a subclinical infection, Goés and her research team evaluated three p...

Over the years, US poultry farming has evolved into a leading global food-producing industry. However, it faces various challenges, including the wooden breast condition in broilers. In this episode, Dr. Majid Shakeri from the USDA shares his research on this critical issue. The woody breast condition primarily affects meat quality due to an abnormality in the birds' meat fibers, causing signi...

Reducing the particle size of feed ingredients requires significant energy expenditure. When it comes to research on the subject, corn and wheat have been considered in most studies, but there is limited investigation on soybean meal. With that in mind, in this episode, Dr. John Boney discusses two studies he worked on about hammermill screen selection for soybean processing and its effects on soy...

To reduce the presence of pathogenic bacteria, poultry feed can be pelleted at high temperatures and extended times. However, as conditioning temperature and time increase, amino acid conformation may change, thus reducing its digestibility and consequently affecting bird performance. In this episode, Dr. Joe Moritz discusses a study he worked on to evaluate increased conditioning temperatures and...

Welcome to the Poultry Nutrition Black Belt Podcast. Today, we are introduced to a new host who will be accompanying us along our ongoing series, Dr. Pratima Adhikari. In this episode, we engage in a fun and insightful conversation, discussing various aspects of Dr. Adhikari's expertise and research, such as her experience in layer nutrition and her groundbreaking projects in the field. Meet t...

Animals strongly rely on their microbiome, which mainly consists of bacteria, for digestion. Therefore, it plays a significant role in the regulation of their physiology and in the behavior of their gastrointestinal tract – in other words, in their overall health. That makes it essential for us to take good care of gut microbiota if we are to maintain the well-being of our animals. In this episode...

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...

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 epi...

We are proud to bring to you our brand new podcast, the Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast! This is where we delve deep into the world of poultry nutrition alongside the brightest minds of the global poultry nutrition industry – all of it available right in your pocket!  In our very first episode, I talk with Dr. Kelley Wamsley, who is going to host the podcast alongside me. We have an inspiring...

The latest poultry nutrition research digested into 9 minutes – every week. Have you ever wanted to stay current with the latest research in poultry nutrition without spending hours online? The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is a 9-minute podcast by Wisenetix, where you’ll get cutting-edge poultry nutrition insights from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry. Visit us at poultryp...