Dr. Colt Knight: Pasture Utilization In Broiler Production | Ep. 166

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Colt Knight, from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, explains how broiler genetics, feed efficiency, forage use, and housing management influence pasture poultry production. He compares conventional and slower-growing broilers while highlighting production timelines, water use, pasture management, and economic considerations. Listen now on all major platforms!

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“Comparing broiler breeds under pasture conditions reveals meaningful differences in growth time, carcass characteristics, feed efficiency, and resource requirements across production cycles.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Colt Knight is an Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. His research and Extension background includes animal nutrition, grazing behavior, forage utilization, and applied livestock production. His work with pastured broilers evaluates forage intake, feeding requirements, bird activity, and production economics. Hear Dr. Colt Knight on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (01:42) Breed performance
• (03:48) Feed efficiency
• (05:50) Tractor management
• (07:26) Forage utilization
• (08:59) Producer adoption
• (09:36) Closing thoughts

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