In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, explores the critical role of calcium in poultry nutrition. Dr. Walk shares her extensive research on how calcium affects phosphorus digestibility, bone health, and overall poultry performance. Get practical tips on how to optimize calcium levels in broilers and layers to boost their productivity and health. Tune in now on all major platforms!
"Calcium is one of those nutrients that, although cheap, has significant implications for phosphorus digestibility and overall gut health in poultry."
Meet the guest:
Dr. Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, holds a PhD in Animal and Poultry Science from Virginia Tech and an MS and BS in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri. With extensive experience in agriculture and animal science, Dr. Walk has led significant research in poultry nutrition, focusing on calcium and phosphorus digestibility.
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Timestamps:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:28) Importance of Calcium
- (10:31) Calcium in Broilers vs. Layers
- (15:03) Digestible Calcium Nutrition
- (27:17) Economic Implications
- (33:46) Future Research Directions
- (35:47) Closing Thoughts
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- AB Vista
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