The Poultry Podcast Show

Poultry plays a vital role in meeting the global demand for protein-rich foods at affordable prices. As the industry continues that growth, conducting research has become essential because advancing knowledge in the area helps the sector address challenges, improve productivity, ensure food safety, and contribute to the sustainable production of affordable, high-quality poultry products. In this episode, Dr. Dan Moore shares his experience leading a research company and working as a researcher in the poultry field, studying especially the health, diseases, and nutrition of birds.“We try to balance things: research has to be repeatable, predictable, and feasible from its own perspective, as well as meaningful from the perspective of the industry." - Dr. Dan Moore(00:00) Highlight(02:26) Introduction(07:05) Private contract research organization(10:32) Takeaways from poultry disease research(18:03) Preventing necrotic enteritis from happening (23:09) Research and the impacts of the gut microflora of birds(29:19) The upcoming research fields in the poultry industry(33:55) Final thoughts(36:55) Final questionsMeet the guest:  Dr. Dan MooreExperience:Current: President at Colorado Quality ResearchPast: Market Intelligence Manager at BASF; Executive Vice President of Research at Colorado Quality ResearchBackground:Ph.D., Nutrition and Biotechnology (North Carolina State University)M.Sc., Nutrition (University of Missouri)B.Sc., Animal Science (University of Missouri)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

Even though the lipids in broiler feeds may be overlooked sometimes, they are an essential aspect of poultry nutrition due to their significant impact on the growth and health of the birds. Indeed, the ratio of different types of fats, such as saturated and unsaturated, can affect the metabolism and body composition of the animals. In this episode, Dr. Sandor Zsarnoczay discusses his experience working with different lipid sources and fatty acid profiles, along with the differences between saturated and unsaturated ratios, their effects on bird performance and health, and the challenges of working on that.“I think it pays off to have a deeper understanding of the saturated and unsaturated fatty acid ratios of our dietary energy sources." - Dr. Sandor ZsarnoczayWhat you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(2:02) Introduction (4:37) Areas of interest in lipids for poultry production (11:25) Fatty acid inclusion in poultry diets: challenges and opportunities (14:16) Analyzing fat sources and profiles (20:18) The use of palmitic acid in poultry diets (31:52) Final thoughtsMeet the guest:  Dr. Sandor ZsarnoczayExperience:Current: Species Manager - Poultry at Berg+SchmidtPast: Provimi/Cargill; ASA (American Soybean Association); Adisseo; Danisco Animal Nutrition (IFF); CJ Cheil Jedang Background:Ph.D., Swine Medicine (University of Minnesota)M.Sc., Swine Nutrition (Szent István Egyetem)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

In poultry production, engineering has become indispensable to ensuring efficient and sustainable practices. This fact is made evident in the development of environmental control ventilation systems, for example: in poultry houses, these systems optimize air quality, temperature, and humidity, ensuring bird health and productivity. Moreover, technology has also been used to mitigate dust and dry manure in poultry production. With this integration among such technologies, the sector can continue to improve its efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare. In this episode, Dr. Brett Ramirez shares his knowledge and expertise on environmental control systems, ventilation design and management, technology, manure drying strategies, and dust mitigation.“Technology is always getting better, more efficient, better to control, and more stable. So I think that's going to help producers a lot in the long run with being effective at ventilating." - Dr. Brett RamirezWhat you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(1:55) Introduction (3:24) Egg Industry Center projects (5:55) Brett’s interest for environmental control in livestock production (7:35) Quantifying methane production (9:24) Environmental control and management(10:41) Practices and energy use of egg producers(16:47) The relation of pathogens with ammonia and dust (22:11) Making birds more comfortable through air quality (27:13) Cage-free houses: ventilation and energy use(30:37) The future of environmental control in poultry houses(36:41) Agricultural engineering: the area of studyMeet the guest:  Dr. Brett RamirezExperience:Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State University Past: Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois and at Iowa State UniversityBackground:Ph.D., Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (Iowa State University)MSc., Agricultural Engineering (University of Illinois)B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering (University of Illinois)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

Avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that infects birds and can also be dangerous to humans. Nevertheless, while it may ruin the poultry industry, disrupting supplies and causing economic losses, there is a solution: vaccination. Vaccines play a critical role in preventing and controlling avian influenza, as they are developed to target specific virus strains and are regularly updated as new ones emerge. In this episode, Dr. Joe Giambrone discusses vaccines for avian influenza and their importance in reducing the severity of the disease and limiting its spread within bird and human populations alike.“I think that new vaccines that can immunize birds for life will be developed." - Dr. Joseph GiambroneWhat you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(1:40) Introduction (5:48) Dr. Giambrone’s current role (8:07) Vaccines for avian influenza (AI): development and characteristics (13:46) The regulatory aspects of vaccines (17:30) The application methods of vaccines (21:26) Vaccination concerns regarding exports (23:12) Response actions with AI positive farms (27:42) Waterfowl migrations and AI transmission (30:26) Vaccine development strategies (34:36) Challenges and opportunities with AI (37:31) Understanding and targeting the virus (42:31) Final thoughts (47:13) Three final questions Meet the guest:  Dr. Joseph GiambroneExperience:Current: Professor Emeritus at Auburn University; Senior Consultant at Better Poultry HealthBackground:Ph.D., Poultry Health and Medical Microbiology (The University of Georgia)M.Sc., Farm Health and Production (The University of Delaware)B.Sc., Farm Health and Production (The University of Delaware)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

If students are to be successful, the poultry industry needs education. It provides them with comprehensive understanding of practices, challenges, and opportunities that cover all the critical topics in the field along with allowing them to make informed decisions and apply what they learn in the classroom. In that sense, engagement is a vital aspect of poultry education, one that is achieved through interactive learning methods, practical training, and real-world experiences. In this episode, Dr. Dawn Koltes shares her experiences with teaching poultry classes, engaging students through hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encouraging their passion for the industry.“It's all about building connections and networks – I think that is a really good way of getting to be successful and true to who you are." - Dr. Dawn KoltesWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(08:18) The guest’s career path(11:44) Challenges and opportunities of teaching big-sized classes(15:40) Teaching scholarships in poultry education(17:24) Engagement with online learning: the post-covid scenario(19:25) Avian Physiology classes(24:30) Internship programs(28:16) How to pursue an internship and what it looks like(35:53) Turkey facilities(44:48) Three final questionsMeet the guest:  Dr. Dawn KoltesExperience:Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State UniversityPast: Research Scientist at the University of Arkansas; Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Iowa State University Background:Ph.D., Genetics (Iowa State University)M.Sc., Animal Breeding and Genetics (Iowa State University)B.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of Arkansas)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

During the past few years, risk assessments for Salmonella in poultry have made significant advances – and that is excellent: as public health risks associated with this foodborne pathogen grow, effective risk management strategies must be identified and implemented. To minimize Salmonella contamination risks, the poultry industry has been examining its current practices and maximizing the use of its existing tools. So in this episode, Dr. Sampedro shares his experience with understanding the risks the pathogen poses in food and developing more effective ways to manage those risks.“Controlling Salmonella is key and there are two main approaches being taken: one is addressing highly virulent stereotypes and the other is moving away from just looking at the prevalence of the pathogen." - Dr. Fernando SampedroWhat you’ll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:50) Introduction(05:00) Salmonella control and risk assessment(08:51) Effective food safety measures and regulations(13:00) Processing control points(14:51) Tolerance levels for Salmonella in food products(20:32) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)(23:17) Public awareness of Salmonella sources of contamination(30:59) Technologies to avoid Salmonella contamination(34:31) Future research and development(36:57) Final thoughtsMeet the guest:  Dr. Fernando SampedroExperience:Current: Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Past: Global Key Opinion Leader - Food Safety, at 3MBackground:Ph.D., Food Science and Technology (Polytechnic University of Valencia)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

Nutrition plays a vital role in the production of laying hens – and it all begins with pullet nutrition. Providing the birds with a well-balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs from the outset is crucial, and so their feeding program should be tailored according to their age, weight, and production stage. Also, it should never be forgotten that adequate nutrition not only promotes optimal egg production, but also enhances the overall health and welfare of laying hens. In this episode, Dr. Pratima Adhikari sheds light on the significance of nutrition for the growth and development of laying hens by emphasizing the importance of providing them with a balanced diet that meets their nutritional requirements throughout their entire lives.“A good layer is built upon a good pullet. So it's definitely all about feed conversion and getting the animals to put on body weight before they lay." - Dr. Pratima Adhikari What you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(1:51) Introduction (3:50)General aspects of pullet nutrition (7:21) Diet formulation and pullet bone structure (12:36) The role of nutrition in strengthening the gut of the birds to deal with Salmonella (19:26) The effects of nutritional interventions on the microbiome of the birds (22:33) Calcium, limestone and shell quality (33:39) Advice for those wanting to follow a career in poultry nutrition (37:02) Useful tools for scientific a career Meet the guest:  Dr. Pratima AdhikariExperience:Current: Assistant Professor at Mississippi State UniversityPast: Graduate Research Assistant at University of GeorgiaBackground:Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Georgia)M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Manitoba)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

The poultry industry faces a constant and significant threat from pathogens. Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites result in decreases in production, higher mortality rates, and substantial economic losses in poultry. Thus, a better understanding of bird microbiota, antimicrobial resistance biology, and alternatives to antimicrobials is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare of the flocks. It is also essential to understand the ecology of pathogens in order to prevent human illnesses and better manage them on farms. In this episode, Dr. Tim Johnson discusses relevant research on such a topic, particularly Salmonella and E. coli.“Despite our best efforts, we haven't been able to totally get rid of Salmonella and E. Coli. You can work really hard to do that, but as soon as you accomplish your goal, another threat will come right in." - Dr. Tim JohnsonWhat you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(2:10) Introduction (5:11) Current position (6:54)Current research on pathogenic bacteria in poultry (11:22) Salmonella and E. Coli: important aspects for poultry (23:25) Current research on control methods for poultry pathogens (35:42) Control methods for different bird species (38:37) Working with producers to solve pathogen problems  (42:01) Research on other pathogens  (47:17) Three final questionsMeet the guest:  Dr. Tim JohnsonExperience:Current: Professor at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine; Consultant on poultry pathogensBackground:Ph.D., Molecular Pathogenesis (North Dakota State University)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

Robotics has revolutionized the broiler farming industry by allowing unprecedented efficiency and precision: from monitoring the health and growth of individual birds to collecting dead animals, those dynamic machines can perform a wide range of tasks. In this episode, Dusty Reynolds discusses the autonomous robotic solution his company has developed to address the additional labor costs, help poultry management, and improve the poultry industry. He goes deep into the mode of operation, devices involved, benefits, and what is to come next.“Technology is changing poultry because it is providing more insights and thus, enabling producers to make better and quicker decisions.” - Dusty Reynolds What you’ll learn:(0:00) Highlight(1:58) Introduction (3:25) Guest’s current role (4:25)Robots: bringing technology to poultry (5:58) Opportunities for automation with broilers (10:13) How technology is changing poultry (15:45) The interaction of robots with the broilers and their functionalities  (21:54) Producers' perception of the robots (24:39) The experience of the robots with turkey operations (27:28) Robots for laying hen operations (28:50) The necessary infrastructure for using the robots (34:13) How growers can use the data generated by robots (36:51) Final thoughts (39:19) 3 final questionsMeet the guest:  Dusty ReynoldsExperience:Current: President at Birds Eye Robotics Past: Founder at HeavyWorth; Co-Founder at Race-NoteBackground:B.Sc., Industrial distribution (University of Nebraska)Connect with the guest!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt

The enzyme phytase plays a crucial role in poultry nutrition, since it breaks down phytic acid – a component of most plant-based feed ingredients – as well as releases phosphorus and other nutrients for the birds. Thus, phytase promotes better growth and development for poultry by improving the availability of phosphorus while reducing the amount of it that is excreted in manure. In this episode, Dr. Michael Bedford discusses the use of phytase and other enzymes in poultry feed formulations to improve performance and sustainability, along with opportunities and challenges regarding the topic.“What's really changed is that the efficacy of the phytases along with their ability to release phosphorus and calcium have improved, so we're seeing a better release of these nutrients from phytic acid” - Dr. Michael BedfordWhat you’ll learn:Highlight (00:00)Introduction (01:45)Background (02:23)Current role (04:29)The use of phytases in poultry (05:23)The historical use of enzymes in poultry (07:44)The price of phytase (10:27)The interaction of phytases with the genetics of birds (12:01)Phytase chemistry and mode of action (17:22)The complexity of the digestion and absorption of phytase (28:39)The current potential value of fiber (33:25)Challenges in getting people to use enzymes correctly (39:34)Fiber and enzyme updates (43:23)Three Final Questions (48:44)Meet the guest:  Dr. Michael BedfordExperience:Current: Research Director at AB VistaPast: Research Director at Danisco; Research Director at SyngentaBackground:Ph.D., Nutrition and Biochemistry (University of Guelph)M.Sc., Nutrition (University of Guelph)B.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Nottingham)Connect with the guest on social media!𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- JBI- Protekta- DSM- Adisseo- AB Vista- Phibro- Eastman- Evonik- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt