The standard method for assessing fertility involves counting the sperm penetration holes in the inner perivitelline layer or measuring sperm mobility. However, little is known about the proteins involved in either assessment. Nutrition is also an important aspect of poultry reproduction, and feed restriction has been successful in improving broiler breeders' reproductive efficiency. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Benson about improving reproductive performance and welfare in broiler breeders. This can be done through the identification of certain potential proteins associated with sperm motility and also through certain feeding strategies. We also discuss different approaches to recruit new students into poultry.

“If there's anything that can be improved with our broilers, it's their reproductive fitness” - Dr. Andrew Benson

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

Students recruitment and first contact with poultry
Fertility assessment on poultry
Feed management and reproduction
Changes on birds fertility in the last few years
Male and female fertility issues
Research on reproduction with other management practices

Dr. Andrew Benson is an Associate Professor of Poultry Physiology at University of Georgia, a position he has held since 2016. Dr. Benson holds a B.S.A. and a Ph.D. in Poultry Science, from the University of Georgia. His research focus aims to improve both reproductive performance and welfare in broiler breeders through both applied and basic research approaches. He really enjoys having the opportunity to teach students and expose them to the science-based decisions that go into poultry production and the diverse career opportunities available with a degree in poultry science and avian biology.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Episode 64 (The 7th Story)