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 Giambrone

What 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 Giambrone

Experience:

• Current: Professor Emeritus at Auburn University; Senior Consultant at Better Poultry Health

Background:

• 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)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 Koltes

What 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 questions

Meet the guest:  Dr. Dawn Koltes

Experience:

• Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State University
• Past: 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)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 Sampedro

What 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 thoughts

Meet the guest:  Dr. Fernando Sampedro

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota 
• Past: Global Key Opinion Leader - Food Safety, at 3M

Background:

• Ph.D., Food Science and Technology (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 Adhikari

Experience:

• Current: Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University
• Past: Graduate Research Assistant at University of Georgia

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Georgia)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Manitoba)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 Johnson

What 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 questions

Meet the guest:  Dr. Tim Johnson

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine; Consultant on poultry pathogens

Background:

• Ph.D., Molecular Pathogenesis (North Dakota State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 questions

Meet the guest:  Dusty Reynolds

Experience:

• Current: President at Birds Eye Robotics 
• Past: Founder at HeavyWorth; Co-Founder at Race-Note

Background:

• B.Sc., Industrial distribution (University of Nebraska)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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 Bedford

What 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 Bedford

Experience:

• Current: Research Director at AB Vista
• Past: Research Director at Danisco; Research Director at Syngenta

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutrition and Biochemistry (University of Guelph)
• M.Sc., Nutrition (University of Guelph)
• B.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Nottingham)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Teaching can be challenging, especially when it comes to ag-related courses. That is because aside from lecturing, professors must also engage students in hands-on learning experiences, such as laboratory and field work, in order to help them apply their knowledge in the real world. In that sense, communication between educators and their students is essential, as is providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. During this episode, Dr. Emmert discusses the challenges and opportunities present in this new generation and provides an outlook on funding, jobs, and technology related to teaching.

"You must get as much hands-on day-to-day experience as you can, because that's what really allows you to understand how an animal can be both similar and vastly different from humans." - Dr. Jason Emmert

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:00)
• Background (3:03)
• Teaching (5:11)  
• The impact of an ag background on youth (9:01)
• Challenges of the new undergrad generation (13:37)
• Contemporary issues with agriculture consumers and environmental sciences (16:40)
• Teaching with live animals (22:27)
• Advice for those pursuing an ag undergrad (25:42)
• Funding outlook for students in ag (29:44)
• Job outlook in the ag (31:35)
• Technology in an Animal Sciences curriculum (33:45)
• Current research and collaborative work (42:39)
• Final thoughts (49:02)
• Three final questions (50:44)

Meet the guest:  Dr. Jason Emmert

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Illinois
• Past: Faculty member at the University of Arkansas; Assistant Dean in the University of Illinois College of ACES Office of Academic Programs

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutritional Science (University of Illinois)
• M.S., Nutritional Sciences (University of Illinois)
• B.S., Agricultural Science (University of Illinois)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this new series of The Poultry Podcast Show, we will transport you right into the action and show you what A DAY IN THE LIFE of the main positions on a poultry farm looks like. Is poultry nutrition something you'd like to pursue? Would you like to learn more about the routine, the necessary skills, the challenges, and the opportunities of the area? So this episode is for you: I talk with Dr. Sandro Cerrate about the life of a nutritionist: daily tasks, feed formulation, data analysis, studies, and lots of advice.

"There is no fixed routine being a poultry nutritionist – it changes every week, every day." - Dr. Sandro Cerrate

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:50)
• The daily routine of a poultry nutritionist (2:42)
• Challenges and opportunities working with broiler breeders (5:16)
• Formulating diets for commercial broilers (12:55)
• What to look for when being a poultry nutritionist consultant (15:57)
• Interacting with feed mill managers (22:02)
• Differences among diets, ingredients and husbandry in different countries (27:12)
• What a poultry nutritionist does on a day-to-day basis (32:22)
• Formulating diets: challenges, trends, and research (36:17)
• Practical cases: problems and solutions (46:18)
• Advices for the ones pursuing a career as a poultry nutritionist (52:16)

Meet the guest: Dr. Sandro Cerrate

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Nutritionist Consultant
• Past: Research Associate and Poultry Nutritionist

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition (University of Arkansas at Fayetteville)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Poultry diseases can lead to significant economic losses for producers and health risks for both birds and humans. This is why biosecurity is crucial in poultry production: it is what makes maintaining healthy flocks and market access, along with preventing the spread of diseases, possible. In this episode, Dr. Jon Moyle discusses his experience with biosecurity measures and improvements in the process of building more robust poultry production.

“Every farmer needs to draw a line that separates their farm from their houses.” - Dr. Jon Moyle

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:00)
• Combating misinformation about poultry on social media (9:20) 
• Preventing and responding to unauthorized farm visitors (13:55) 
•  Using a line of separation to improve biosecurity (18:33) 
• Biosecurity tips for small flock growers (24:30)
• The value of small backyard flocks (27:36)
•  Alternative litter materials for broilers and sustainability (35:08)
• Working with international small flock growers (41:22)
• Famous 3 questions (49:03)

Meet the guest: Dr. Jonathan "Jon" Moyle

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Specialist at the University of Maryland
• Past: Assistant Manager of a turkey farm (also managed a pet food supply company for his family)

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Arkansas)
• M.Sc. (University of Arkansas)
• B.S. (Brigham Young University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The gut microbiome of birds plays a crucial role in maintaining their overall health and performance. Since its development is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, diets, and exposure to pathogens, understanding those factors is essential to promoting gut health. In this episode, Dr. Douglas Korver discusses the role of the gut as an immune organ, aspects that affect the immune function, and the impact of antibiotic removal on the gut microbiome.

“The importance of the gut as an immune organ has been really placed under the spotlight – and if we think about it, it actually is the largest point of contact with the outside environment." - Dr. Douglas Korver

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:17)
• Background (5:29)
• Research mission (9:56)
• How the removal of antibiotics affects the gut microbiome (12:59)
• How feed can impact immune system function (15:15)
• The impacts of changing the macro ingredients on gut microbiome (19:04)
• Factors affecting the development of the gut microbiome (21:21)
• How to select a probiotic feed additive (24:13)
• Genetic components of the immune system (28:57)
• Hot topics in layer nutrition (35:10)
• Three final questions (42:47)

Meet the guest: Dr. Douglas Korver

Experience:

• Current: Assistant Professor of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutrition (University of California, Davis)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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When it comes to poultry, the physical quality of feed is a critical factor for optimizing broiler performance, because feed particle and nutrient distribution can affect growth and efficiency. Thus, we can enhance the profitability of the flock by improving the physical quality of the feed, increasing nutrient intake, and reducing feed waste. However, to achieve those goals, we need to carefully take into consideration factors such as feed formulation, processing, and distribution. In this episode, Dr. Kelley Wamsley discusses ongoing research on the topic, aimed to maximize broiler performance based on those many aspects.

"In general, feed quality is pretty bad in the industry, right? There's a variety of factors playing heavily against having really high feed quality". – Dr. Kelley Wamsley

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:58)
• Some advice for your past self (9:21) 
• Teaching philosophy (11:48)
• How to encourage students to pursue Poultry Science (14:50)
• The core mission of research programs (22:00)
• The impact of feed distribution on feed quality and nutrient segregation (25:09)
• The impact of beak size on preferences for feed particle size in starting chicks (45:15)
• Final thoughts (55:06)
• 3 Final questions (59:27)

Meet the guest: Dr. Kelley Wamsley

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition at Mississippi State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition and Feed Manufacture (West Virginia University)
• M.Sc. (West Virginia University)
• B.Sc. (West Virginia University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Mycotoxins are often present in poultry diets and can pose a significant challenge. That is because co-occurrence of mycotoxins reduces the tolerance levels of individual mycotoxins; in other words, multiple mycotoxins in poultry feed, even at subclinical levels, can exacerbate mycotoxin pathology and lead to necrotic enteritis. In this episode, Dr. Revathi Shanmugasundaram discusses her research on how mycotoxins, particularly fumonisins and deoxynivalenol, interact with foodborne pathogens in poultry and affect the health of the animals.

“We want to know what's the lowest concentration of mycotoxins that will not affect production performance and that will not cause bacterial infections or subclinical diseases.” - Dr. Revathi Shanmugasundaram

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:40)
• Research on mycotoxins in poultry production (4:06)
• Masked mycotoxins (9:10)
• Health impacts of mycotoxins (12:29)
• Synergy of multiple mycotoxins and levels of mycotoxins  (16:30)
• Measures for decreasing mycotoxin levels  (22:04)
• Mycotoxin effects on GI microbiota  (24:17)
• The future of research on mycotoxins in poultry  (28:16)
• Final thoughts (34:10)

Meet the guest: Dr. Revathi Shanmugasundaram

Experience:

• Current: Research Biologist at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
• Past: Research Associate at Ohio State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Sciences (Ohio State University)
• M.V.M., Animal Genetics and Breeding (Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University)
• D.V.M. (Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The poultry industry is complex and full of challenges – farmers have to constantly go up against new hurdles. So what can we do to make the most of what we have? Guaranteeing that we're doing the basics should be the first and last thing on our minds. For example, a healthy poultry house requires adequate ventilation, since ammonia can harm birds but proper litter management reduces its levels. Also, the ventilation system of a poultry house controls temperature, humidity, and air quality as well.  In this episode, Michael Czarick provides excellent practical advice on poultry house management aimed at ensuring the maintenance of the flock. Furthermore, he discusses the importance of university extension positions for bridging the gap between academic research and practical application of new knowledge in different fields, based on his experience as a poultry extensionist.

"We need to work a lot harder on the way we get the ventilation conditions right in between flocks. If you wait until the chicks show off to start thinking about ventilation, you've already missed the point." - Michael Czarick

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:50)
• The future of extension (7:35) 
• The support and influence of the industry on critical extension positions (16:39) 
• Managing ventilation during spring in broiler houses (22:17)
• How, where, and when should we measure ammonia? (26:37)
• Managing ammonia while birds are in the house and after the flock leaves it (33:10)
• Paying attention to water consumption data (42:01)
• Litter moisture control (50:34)
• Final questions (54:20)

Meet the guest: Michael Czarick

Experience:

• Current: Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia

Background:

• M.Sc., Agricultural Engineering (University of Georgia) 
• B.S., Agricultural Engineering (University of Georgia)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) play vital roles in various physiological processes in poultry, including bone and feather growth, muscle contractions, and energy metabolism. Bearing that in mind, it is important to consider that feed type and form, along with the presence of other dietary components, can alter the absorption of P and Ca from the GIT. Thus, predicting the requirements of birds for P and Ca requires considering several factors, including species, age, physiological stage, and feed type. In this episode, Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy shares her expertise in predicting the destination of P and Ca in the GIT and body of birds in order to determine the appropriate requirements.

“We have to be precise about Ca and P requirements as well as about the value of feedstuff”. -  Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:47)
• Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) requirements for growing birds (4:25)
• Enzymes and the process of balancing different types of P (6:42)
• Nutrient requirements for modern birds (9:11)
• Growth curves in broilers (12:56)
• Ca and P requirement modeling for birds (16:23)
• Transit time, Ca and P absorption (26:48)
• Limestone solubility (28:52)
• Interesting and innovative aspects of Ca and P regulation (31:05)
• Poultry diet, Ca and P availability (36:38)
• Lameness and applied knowledge to laying hens (42:54)
• Final questions (46:59)

Meet the guest: Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor at Laval University

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Sciences (Cotutelle AgroParisTech)
• M.Sc., Animal Sciences (AgroParisTech)
• B.Sc., Agronomy (Laval University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The focus of research on diseases lies primarily on the immune response to infection and pathogenesis. That is because pathogens often affect the metabolism of their hosts by targeting their immune systems, both of which are extensively intertwined. So to better understand disease pathogenesis and potential interventions, we need to study diseases from the perspective of immunometabolism. During this episode, Dr. Ryan Arsenault discusses immunometabolism and disease pathogenesis, focusing on necrotic enteritis and Salmonella infections. Additionally, he highlights the importance of maintaining good performance and animal health.

"Always ask yourself: 'how is this useful, how am I doing it, how can this be applied, and how will it benefit the birds and the producers?" - Dr. Ryan Arsenault

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:50)
• Gut health and signal transduction for salmonella (4:21)
• Improving the good gut flora of poultry (6:08)
• Key nutrition aspects related to Necrotic enteritis and Salmonella diseases (9:45)
• Immunomodulatory response (12:28)
• Research and challenges in poultry health (15:12)
• Salmonella and food safety concerns (19:56)
• Things to watch out for when it comes to Necrotic enteritis (25:13)
• Final thoughts (27:42)

Meet the guest: Dr. Ryan Arsenault

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor at the University of Delaware

Background:

• Postdoctoral Fellow (USDA ARS)
• Ph.D., Biochemistry (University of Saskatchewan)
• B.Sc., Biochemistry (University of Saskatchewan)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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It is common knowledge that the US and European poultry industries are quite different. In the US poultry industry, eggs are often sent to large hatcheries. In Europe, we have seen on-farm hatching emerge. On-farm hatching is a revolutionary Dutch system developed to solve certain problems with transporting and hatching broiler chicks. In this episode, Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe shares her experience as a vet consultant in a European setting and discusses the main differences between the poultry industries, delving into on-farm hatching and early feeding procedures.

“When it comes to on-farm hatching, the big advantage is that as soon as the chicks are born, they can eat and drink whenever they’re ready for it.” - Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:10)
• On-farm hatcheries (4:53)
• Handling the eggs (15:07)
• Early feeding, and gastrointestinal and immune development (17:56)
• The best first food for chicks (28:53)
• Vaccination (31:37)
• The last 20 years in the poultry industry (33:20)
• Final 3 questions (43:32)

Meet the guest: Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe

Experience:

• Current: Academic Advisor in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ghent
• Past: Poultry Consultant and Veterinarian at Vetworks

Background:

• D.V.M. (Ghent University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in poultry production. However, there are some additives, like probiotics and prebiotics, which can be used as alternatives to reduce the need for antibiotics. In that sense, how can we determine if feed additives are helpful for birds? Simply put, maintaining a healthy gut is crucial for the overall well-being of poultry, since it leads to better growth and immunity. That means that developing models to induce intestinal inflammation and thus test different nutraceuticals (probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, enzymes, essential oils, and phytobiotics) with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can help us on that matter. In this episode, Dr. Tellez-Isais discusses his work regarding the search for solutions for pathogens by developing probiotics and other feed additives through models that evaluate intestinal inflammation and biomarkers that measure the effectiveness of nutraceuticals.

"We've developed different models, which allow us to induce intestinal inflammation, and biomarkers, so we can measure whether a nutraceutical is effective in any of these different models." - Dr. Guillermo Tellez-Isaias

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:25)
• Biomarkers in salmonella challenge models (9:25)
• Insights on gut inflammation studies (18:07)
• Probiotic function in the maintenance of gut integrity (24:09)
• The future of antibiotic alternatives (33:58)
• Final questions (40:05)

Meet the guest: Dr. Guillermo Tellez-Isaias

Experience:

• Current: Research Professor at the Center of Excellence in Poultry Science of the University of Arkansas
• Past: Professor and Head of the Avian Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico

Background:

• Ph.D., (Texas A&M University)
• M.Sc., Veterinary Sciences (National Autonomous University of Mexico)
• D.V.M. (National Autonomous University of Mexico)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Do you know what poultry pathology is? It is the area that involves studying diseases that affect birds. Diagnosing those diseases is an important step in controlling and preventing outbreaks, since the environment, viruses, bacteria, and parasites can all affect poultry and, so that treatment and control are effective, obtaining an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible is critical. In this episode, Dr. Yuko Sato talks about her experience using different methods to investigate and identify bird diseases and discusses the latest technology for doing so.

“Diagnostics is always about finding a new technology and then figuring out whether it is better than what it has been used before.” - Dr. Yuko Sato

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:30)
• Changes in diagnostics in the past few years (9:25)
• Extension work on bird farms (11:30)
• Pathology and diagnostics of different bird flocks (17:40)
• Veterinary services for backyard flocks (21:24)
• Next generation sequencing and the future of diagnostic diseases (26:12)
• Trends on poultry pathology and diagnostics (34:08)
• Botulism and other interesting cases on poultry diagnostics (35:50)
• Experience on poultry diagnostic in other countries (42:32)
• 3 Final Questions (47:29)

Meet the guest: Dr. Yuko Sato

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Extension Veterinarian and Diagnostician at Iowa State University
• Past: Resident, Poultry Diagnostic Medicine at Purdue University

Background:

• M.Sc., Poultry Diagnostic Medicine (Purdue University)
• D.V.M. (Purdue University)
• B.Sc., Pre-Veterinary Studies (Berry College)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The purpose of broiler and breeder nutrition and management is to ensure that the birds receive adequate nutrition and care as to support optimal growth and production. It can include selecting appropriate feeds, formulating diets, implementing feeding and watering systems, and monitoring the health and welfare of the birds. In order to perform those processes, statistical and computational techniques are used in data analysis to extract insights and inform decision-making. Indeed, data analytics in broiler and breeder production can optimize nutrition and management practices, monitor performance, and identify patterns, and that’s what Dr. Oviedo-Rondon discusses in this episode. He talks about broiler and breeder production, how to enhance it (primarily through nutrition), and the advent of data analytics to support those improvements in the poultry industry.

"Nutrition and management ended up affecting many characteristics on the reproductive tract, which affects the hen's ability to produce fertile eggs." - Dr. Edgar Orlando Oviedo-Rondon

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:40)
• Topics on the nutrition of breeders or pull management (4:06)
• Fertility issues and feathering (7:15)
• Everyday feeding of pullets (10:25)
• Grading (13:04)
• Key points on pullet rearing (14:20)
• Research on broilers and data analytics (18:04)
• The future of data analytics in the poultry industry (24:40)
• New research on poultry nutrition and health (27:34)
• Final questions (36:06)

Meet the guest: Dr. Edgar Orlando Oviedo-Rondon

Experience:

• Current: Professor in the Prestage Poultry Science Department, North Carolina State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science - Nutrition (University of Arkansas)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition and Production (Universidade Estadual de Maringá)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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