Dr. Maarten De Gussem: Poultry Cleaning ROI | Ep. 175

Jan 6, 2026

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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Maarten De Gussem, global poultry consultant at Vetworks and academic adviser at Ghent University, explains the real economic value of cleaning and disinfection programs in low-challenge broiler environments. He shares field-trial data, performance outcomes, and why education is essential for consistent results. Get clear insights on ROI, flock performance, and protocol design. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Performance improvements in low challenge systems demonstrate that sanitation can function as an investment rather than a simple insurance cost.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Maarten De Gussem is a global poultry consultant and founder of Vetworks, where he leads initiatives in poultry health, biosecurity, and performance optimization. With expertise in coccidiosis, bacterial enteritis, respiratory diseases, and production efficiency, he also serves as an academic adviser at Ghent University and contributes to committees focused on poultry intestinal health and Mycoplasma.

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