Dr. Jennifer Ronholm: One Health in Poultry Production | Ep. 169

Nov 25, 2025

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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Ronholm from McGill University, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology, explores how the One Health approach connects animal, environmental, and human health. She discusses practical examples like Lyme disease control, antibiotic alternatives for poultry, and lessons from wildlife disease management. Learn how interdisciplinary collaboration and microbiome research can shape the future of poultry health. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The concept of One Health connects animal, human, and environmental health, emphasizing that sustainable disease control depends on all three sectors.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Ronholm is an Associate Professor at McGill University, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology, and Director of the One Health Against Pathogens NSERC CREATE. Her work examines poultry microbiomes, pathogen interactions, and practical alternatives to antibiotics, including multi-strain probiotics and fiber strategies to support gut health and performance.

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