The Poultry Podcast Show

In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Sally Noll from the University of Minnesota takes a closer look at footpad dermatitis in turkeys. She breaks down what causes it, how nutrition and management affect it, and why litter moisture is a key factor. Dr. Noll also talks about scoring systems used to assess foot health and whether affected birds can recover. Tune in to learn...

I'm Dr. Tim Johnson, and I'm excited to be joining The Poultry Podcast Show as a co-host! It's a privilege to be part of this community, and I look forward to sharing insightful conversations with you in the episodes ahead. For this milestone 200th episode, I'm joined by Dr. Guoming Li, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia. We discuss how artificial intelligence is bein...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Ramirez, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, explains key ventilation principles for modern poultry housing. He discusses air distribution, seasonal management, barn design considerations, common ventilation mistakes, monitoring tools, and emerging technologies that support bird welfare, air quality, and energy efficiency. Practical...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Aaron Stephan from Signify Animal Lighting explains how flicker and temporal light modulation affect poultry environments. He discusses lighting frequency, bird perception, welfare considerations, flicker measurement methods, and practical strategies for evaluating lighting systems in poultry barns. Dr. Stephan also shares current research gaps and...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Joshua Lyte, poultry scientist with the USDA ARS, explains how immune selection influences the poultry microbiome, serotonin pathways, and bird physiology. He discusses connections between immunity, host microorganism interactions, gut function, and emerging opportunities for noninvasive monitoring of bird health and performance. Discover how microb...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Theresia Lavergne, Senior Technical Service Manager at Natural Biologics, explains how yeast products support poultry gut health and immune function. She discusses yeast sources, Salmonella control, beta-glucans, and feed additives that improve gut integrity and bird performance. Dr. Lavergne also covers yeast processing methods and pathogen binding...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Gary Flory, Founder and CEO of Global Outbreak Solutions, explains how avian influenza preparedness shapes poultry health outcomes worldwide. He discusses mortality management, carcass disposal, biosecurity principles, and early response planning at the farm and government levels. Gary highlights common mistakes, environmental and public health risks, a...

In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Isabel Gimeno from NC State University, who shares her deep expertise on Marek's disease. She breaks down the ongoing challenges this disease presents to poultry health, its impact on productivity, and the latest advancements in vaccine technology. Learn key strategies for managing Marek's d...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lukas Bauer, Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, explains what defines a successful modern probiotic in poultry nutrition. He discusses spore forming probiotics, spore outgrowth, consistency across diets, and links between laboratory results and field performance. Dr. Bauer also explores disease inhibition, gut health, and practical eval...

In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking World Poultry Day this month, Dr. Lilong Chai, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how precision poultry farming is reshaping modern poultry production. He discusses sensor technologies, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics used to improve bird welfare, environmental control, and production effici...

In this Part 3 episode of The Poultry Podcast Show - Hatchery Health Team series, Dr. Alberto Giner, National Poultry Technical Manager at Zoetis Spain, explains how hatchery vaccination builds a strong immune foundation in broilers and layers. He highlights early intervention, controlled environments, and the role of trained staff in ensuring vaccine effectiveness and flock performance. Get pract...

In this special Earth Day episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we bring Dr. Philip Moore, Soil Scientist at USDA ARS and Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas, who explains how poultry litter amendments improve environmental performance and bird outcomes. He discusses reducing ammonia emissions, controlling phosphorus runoff, improving feed efficiency, and developing innovative technolog...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, Professor and Research Chair at Dalhousie University, explains how digital livestock farming is reshaping poultry production. He discusses artificial intelligence, sensor systems, poultry bioacoustics, and digital twin models to improve welfare, sustainability, and farm efficiency. Dr. Neethirajan highlights predictive tools that...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist from the University of Georgia, explains practical strategies for managing poultry house environments during cold and wet seasons. He discusses moisture control, ventilation principles, litter management, and energy conservation, highlighting how relative humidity directly affects bird performance, health...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Jeanna Wilson, professor emerita from the University of Georgia and poultry consultant, discusses fertility decline in broiler breeders and the impact of genetic selection on males and females. She explains feeder space, diet dilution, feather cover, abdominal fat, and new AI tools to monitor mating and nesting behavior. Learn practical strategies t...

In this Part 2 episode of The Poultry Podcast Show - Hatchery Health Team series, Dr. Nicolette Love, Global Hatchery Veterinary and Technical Services Manager at Zoetis, explains how science-based processes and strong hatchery management support healthy chick development and consistent flock performance. Topics include vaccination handling, hygiene practices, process evaluations, and the role of...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Mickey Leonard, researcher at the University of Minnesota Secure Food Systems team, explains how risk assessments support continuity of business during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks. She discusses poultry movement risk, biosecurity practices, evolving virus behavior, and permit guidance development. Mickey highlights practical industry col...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Jordyn Studer, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, explains the role of choline in poultry diets and why alternatives are gaining attention. She discusses choline metabolism, feed mill challenges, and how phyto-based solutions can support performance, liver health, and feed stability in broilers and layers. Jordyn also shares recent U.S. research o...

In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Sunoh Che, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, explains how rapid broiler growth affects muscle health and breast myopathies. She discusses woody breast, white striping, and spaghetti meat, highlighting shared physiological mechanisms and the role of nutrition, genetics, and management. Dr. C...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Luis Romero, Founder and CEO of Biofractal, explains how gene expression technologies and artificial intelligence can uncover hidden nutritional and subclinical limitations in poultry production. He discusses bridging research and field reality, improving gut function assessment, and translating biological insights into practical nutrition and healt...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Duke Pruengpanyanont, from Zoetis, shares his experience supporting hatchery operations across the Asia-Pacific region. He outlines the essential steps for successful in ovo vaccination, the role of continuous training, and the importance of strong biosecurity measures. Learn how technical support and collaboration are key to hatchery performance. Liste...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lin Walker, from NC State University, discusses key strategies for improving food safety in poultry and egg products. She explains common misconceptions about organic poultry, the challenges of reducing Salmonella, and best consumer practices to ensure safe handling and cooking. Learn how the poultry industry is advancing food safety standards, list...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Raja Chalghoumi, Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Carthage in Tunisia, explains how insect meal can support sustainable poultry production. She discusses nutritional benefits, impacts on performance, gut health, and immune response, along with the regulatory and economic challenges of large-scale adoption. Learn how insec...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Nathan Hoel, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at BinSentry, explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making in the poultry feed industry. He breaks down practical uses of AI for feed inventory visibility, consumption monitoring, and logistics planning. Nathan also addresses common fears around AI adoption and why purpose-built mo...

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Shawn Bradshaw, Product Application Manager at Adisseo, shares his expertise in feed milling operations and maintenance. He highlights the importance of preventative programs, staff training, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of feed mills. Learn about the industry challenges, workforce development, and strategies for optimizing prod...