In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Cangliang Shen from West Virginia University breaks down microbial safety in animal feed. He talks about the risks of pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli, the challenges of thermal processing, and strategies to keep feed safe. You'll also hear how factors like moisture, lipid content, and processing methods influence contamination risks. Plus, get a glimpse into the latest research and industry best practices. Tune in now on all major platforms!

“Microbial risks in animal feed are under-researched, making it difficult to establish clear safety guidelines for the industry.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Cangliang Shen is a Professor and Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, specializing in food microbiology and safety. He holds a Ph.D. in Meat Science and Food Safety from Colorado State University and has spent nearly two decades researching microbial contamination in food and feed systems. His work focuses on developing post-harvest sanitization strategies to control pathogens in animal feed.

What will you learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(00:57) Introduction
(05:25) Microbial risks in feed
(07:09) Thermal processing challenges
(10:42) Pathogen survival factors
(15:18) Alternative safety methods
(18:33) Industry research gaps
(26:12) Final Questions

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Dr. Cangliang Shen: Pathogen Control in Feed | Ep. 91