Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou, an Associate Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Connecticut, shares her innovative research on probiotics in poultry production. She discusses non-invasive methods like probiotic egg spraying to improve chick health and gut microbiomes. The conversation also highlights the importance of microbiome development, collaboration within the poultry industry, and the need for practical solutions to enhance food safety. Amalaradjou’s insights bridge the gap between science and application in agricultural practices.
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Chicken Microbiome Acquisition
Unlike mammals, chickens don't get their microbiome from their mother.
They acquire it from the hatchery and farm environments, making early intervention crucial.
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Prenatal Probiotics in Poultry
Dr. Amalaradjou focuses on prenatal probiotic application in poultry.
A healthy embryonic development leads to better hatchability and chick performance.
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Microbiome Source in Chickens
Chickens acquire their microbiome from the hatchery and farm environments.
This differs from mammals, which receive their initial microbiome from their mothers.
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In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou from the University of Connecticut shares groundbreaking, non-invasive methods to enhance poultry production and food safety through probiotics. Discover how her research connects feed science with gut health, tackling challenges such as microbiome development and pathogen control across the entire food chain, from "farm to fork." Don’t miss this insightful episode, available on all major podcast platforms!
"Chickens acquire most of their microbiome from hatchery and farm environments, making early intervention critical to establish a healthy microbial balance."
Meet the guest: Dr. Mary Anne Amalaradjou is an Associate Professor of Food Microbiology and Safety at the University of Connecticut, holding a DVM from India and an MS and PhD in Food Microbiology from UConn. Her groundbreaking research focuses on probiotics, gut health, and food safety innovations, especially in poultry production. By using non-invasive techniques like probiotic egg spraying, her work offers practical and sustainable solutions for the feed industry.
What will you learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:56) Introduction
(05:38) Probiotic in poultry
(08:00) Embryo hatchability
(11:12) Microbiome modulation
(15:08) Probiotic spraying
(19:39) Stakeholder collaboration
(23:11) Final Questions
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