On this podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck, Dr. Karen Grogan, and Dr. Kate Meloche interview the brightest minds of the global poultry industry.

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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. &#34;We&#39;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.&#34; - Dr. Guillermo Tellez-Isaias What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:25)</li><li>Biomarkers in salmonella challenge models (9:25)</li><li>Insights on gut inflammation studies (18:07)</li><li>Probiotic function in the maintenance of gut integrity (24:09)</li><li>The future of antibiotic alternatives (33:58)</li><li>Final questions (40:05)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Guillermo Tellez-Isaias Experience:<ul><li>Current: Research Professor at the Center of Excellence in Poultry Science of the University of Arkansas</li><li>Past: Professor and Head of the Avian Medicine Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>Ph.D., (Texas A&amp;M University)</li><li>M.Sc., Veterinary Sciences (National Autonomous University of Mexico)</li><li>D.V.M. (National Autonomous University of Mexico)</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="..." rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>- <a href="http://www.pahc.com/" rel="nofollow">Phibro</a>

#22 - Alternative solutions for pathogens in poultry - Dr. Guillermo Tellez-Isaias

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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:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:30)</li><li>Changes in diagnostics in the past few years (9:25)</li><li>Extension work on bird farms (11:30)</li><li>Pathology and diagnostics of different bird flocks (17:40)</li><li>Veterinary services for backyard flocks (21:24)</li><li>Next generation sequencing and the future of diagnostic diseases (26:12)</li><li>Trends on poultry pathology and diagnostics (34:08)</li><li>Botulism and other interesting cases on poultry diagnostics (35:50)</li><li>Experience on poultry diagnostic in other countries (42:32)</li><li>3 Final Questions (47:29)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Yuko Sato Experience:<ul><li>Current: Poultry Extension Veterinarian and Diagnostician at Iowa State University</li><li>Past: Resident, Poultry Diagnostic Medicine at Purdue University</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>M.Sc., Poultry Diagnostic Medicine (Purdue University)</li><li>D.V.M. (Purdue University)</li><li>B.Sc., Pre-Veterinary Studies (Berry College)</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuko-sato-a0042555/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>- <a href="http://www.pahc.com" rel="nofollow">Phibro</a>

#21 - Poultry pathology: the science of keeping birds healthy - Dr. Yuko Sato

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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. &#34;Nutrition and management ended up affecting many characteristics on the reproductive tract, which affects the hen&#39;s ability to produce fertile eggs.&#34; - Dr. Edgar Orlando Oviedo-Rondon What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:40)</li><li>Topics on the nutrition of breeders or pull management (4:06)</li><li>Fertility issues and feathering (7:15)</li><li>Everyday feeding of pullets (10:25)</li><li>Grading (13:04)</li><li>Key points on pullet rearing (14:20)</li><li>Research on broilers and data analytics (18:04)</li><li>The future of data analytics in the poultry industry (24:40)</li><li>New research on poultry nutrition and health (27:34)</li><li>Final questions (36:06)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Edgar Orlando Oviedo-Rondon Experience:<ul><li>Current: Professor in the Prestage Poultry Science Department, North Carolina State University</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>Ph.D., Poultry Science - Nutrition (University of Arkansas)</li><li>M.Sc., Animal Nutrition and Production (Universidade Estadual de Maringá)</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgaroviedorondon/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>

#20 - Broiler and breeder nutrition and management: strategies for optimal production - Dr. Edgar Orlando Oviedo-Rondon

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The quality of chicken meat is an important factor for the poultry industry and its consumers. In that sense, defects are a common concern, and they include white striping, woody breast, and spaghetti meat – which can affect the texture and tenderness, key aspects, and decrease the value of the product. Such defects are caused by muscle abnormalities that may occur during the growth and development of chickens. There is a possible solution, however: breaded chicken, such as chicken nuggets, can be a tasty, convenient, and cost-effective alternative to those meat defects. That’s the main topic of today’s episode, in which Dr. Casey Owens discusses the challenges and possible opportunities when it comes to chicken meat quality. “I think meat quality has been gathering a lot more attention these days” -  Dr. Casey Owens What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:20)</li><li>Tenderness (5:40)</li><li>Deboning (8:10)</li><li>Air chilling and water chilling (10:00)</li><li>Marinating process (13:12)</li><li>White striping, Spaghetti meat, and Woody Breast (17:18)</li><li>Breading and Chicken nuggets (30:35)</li><li>Chicken rib meat (35:31)</li><li>Fresh chicken and turkey meat (37:39)</li><li>3 final questions (41:44)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Casey Owens Experience:<ul><li>Current: Professor at the University of Arkansas</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>Ph.D., Food Science and Technology (Texas A&amp;M University)</li><li>M.Sc., Food Science and Technology (Texas A&amp;M University)</li><li>B.S., Poultry Science (Texas A&amp;M University)</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-m-owens-380a1613/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>

#19 - As tender as they come: strategies for ensuring high-quality chicken meat - Dr. Casey Owens

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Increasingly, genomics is used in poultry breeding to improve the efficiency and productivity of chickens and other poultry species. The poultry industry can benefit from genomics by identifying and selecting traits that increase growth rate, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. As a result, new poultry breeds can be developed that are better suited to the industry&#39;s needs, improving poultry production&#39;s sustainability and profitability. In this episode, Dr. Jack Dekkers talks about genomics in poultry genetics and breeding, as well as some of the accomplishments and benefits of using it to improve our industry. &#34;That&#39;s how genomics is being used now: is getting a more accurate estimate of relationships among individuals, which allows us to use these phenotypes much more effectively.&#34; - Dr. Jack Dekkers What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:20)</li><li>Genomics in poultry breeding (7:10)</li><li>Industry adaptation to genomics (12:42)</li><li>Genomics impact on cage-free layer production (17:23)</li><li>Genomics applied to select welfare traits (22:46)</li><li>Birds&#39; health improvement through genomics (25:49)</li><li>The future of genomics technology (33:16)</li><li>Final questions (36:07)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Jack Dekkers Experience:<ul><li>Current: C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>B.S. (Wageningen Agricultural University);</li><li>M.S., (Wageningen Agricultural University);</li><li>Ph.D., Animal Breeding (University of Wisconsin).</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-dekkers-b2544a18/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>

#18 - Exploring the use of genomics in the poultry industry - Dr. Jack Dekkers

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Poultry sustainability is a growing concern within the poultry industry as consumers and regulators demand more environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. There are currently several initiatives aimed at improving poultry sustainability, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing the use of antibiotics, and improving waste management. A growing global population and an increasing demand for poultry products also pose challenges to the industry. To reduce environmental impact, the poultry industry must find new ways to innovate. In this episode, Dr. Todd Applegate discusses some of the challenges of poultry sustainability. He also highlights the importance of impactful and relevant research in poultry science for the sake of progress. “Sustainability is defined differently by everyone, so each person has a slightly different view on what their role is in it.” -  Dr. Todd Applegate What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Highlight (00:00)</li><li>Introduction (1:30)</li><li>Entering into poultry career (6:43)</li><li>How to remain impactful and relevant in Poultry Science academia (11:30)</li><li>Progress of science, scientists, and research (15:45)</li><li>Poultry sustainability initiatives (18:13)</li><li>Recycling and sustainability (25:43)</li><li>Sustainability, nutrition, and antibiotic-free diets (30:15)</li><li>New technologies and the future of sustainability in poultry (40:47)</li><li>Final thoughts (47:49)</li><li>Three final questions (49:40)</li></ul> Meet the guest: Dr. Todd Applegate Experience:<ul><li>Current: Department Head and R. Harold and Patsy Harrison; Distinguished Professor in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia.</li><li>Past: President at Poultry Science Association; Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist at Purdue University.</li></ul> Background:<ul><li>Post-doctoral Research Associate in Poultry Nutrition, from the University of Maryland College Park;</li><li>Ph.D. in Animal Science from The Ohio State University;</li><li>BS/MS in Animal Science from Iowa State University.</li></ul> Connect with the guest on Social Media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-applegate-77475613/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>

#17 - Poultry Sustainability: Current Initiatives and Future Directions - Dr. Todd Applegate

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After the 2015 avian influenza outbreak, many changes needed to be implemented in our poultry farms to protect our birds. In order to avoid repeating the mistake, it becomes essential to understand what was wrong. Now we see more clearly why it is important to maintain communication between regulatory agencies, commercial producers, and backyard producers. In this episode, Dr. Abby Neu Schuft discusses how critical this communication is for a successful biosecurity plan to prevent and minimize the risks of another outbreak. &#34;If the plan doesn&#39;t address the risk, there&#39;s no plan.&#34; - Dr. Abby Neu Schuft 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Recent avian influenza outbreaks</li><li>Translating science into approachable concepts</li><li>Communication within poultry industry parts</li><li>Common misconceptions about biosecurity </li><li>Biosecurity plan</li><li>Teaching biosecurity</li><li>Emergency planning for other scenarios</li></ol> Meet the guest:  What’s her experience? <ul><li>Current: Associate Extension Professor - University of Minnesota. </li><li>Past: Extension Educator at University of Minnesota; Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor at PATH, International - We Can Ride, Inc.; Breeding and Farm Manager at Ro &amp; Me, LLC;</li></ul> What’s her academic background?<ul><li>PhD, Animal Sciences from University of Minnesota;</li><li>Master’s Degree, Animal Sciences from University of Minnesota;</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture Industries &amp; Marketing from University of Minnesota.</li></ul> Connect with the guest on social media: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-neu-schuft-70a18611b/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - <a href="https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/" rel="nofollow">JBI</a>- <a href="https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/" rel="nofollow">Protekta</a>- <a href="https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html" rel="nofollow">DSM</a>- <a href="http://www.adisseo.com/" rel="nofollow">Adisseo</a>- <a href="http://www.abvista.com/" rel="nofollow">AB Vista</a>

#16 - Should poultry farms develop their own biosecurity plans? - Dr. Abby Neu Schuft

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What comes to your mind when someone talks about poultry veterinary practice? Well, I know it can be a broad term. The method of poultry veterinary medicine includes all aspects of preventing, managing, diagnosing, and treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals. And during practice, we have to consider aspects of rearing, nutrition, reproduction, and so on. But how is it in real life? In this episode, Dr. Dan Wilson talks about poultry veterinary practice in a practical way. He discusses some of the challenges and opportunities and emphasizes some technologies and tools that have helped him better manage records, which has resulted in improving teamwork and customer service. “As poultry vets, it&#39;s always nice to see that we&#39;re helping make an impact and not just checking a box sort of thing.” - Dr. Dan Wilson 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Private veterinary practice</li><li>Technologies incorporated into the vet practice</li><li>Database and gadgets to the vet practice</li><li>Avian influenza and support to producers</li><li>The future of layers industry</li><li>Challenges on layers flocks</li><li>Managing a vet team</li></ol> Dr. Dan Wilson has stayed true to his Indiana roots and operates Wilson Veterinary Co. based in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area. Before founding Wilson Vet Co. in 2017, Dr. Dan attended Purdue University for his undergraduate degree and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school, Dr. Dan gained experience as the staff veterinarian and nutrition director for Rose Acre Farms. Dr. Dan established Wilson Vet. Co. to serve the needs of poultry producers who don&#39;t have access to veterinary services. Wilson Vet. Co. was founded on the principles of practicing field poultry medicine in a standardized, innovative, and objective manner, and Dr. Dan prioritizes these fundamentals in day-to-day practice. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#15 - A guide to creating a successful poultry veterinary practice - Dr. Dan Wilson

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Dealing with extensive housing systems for laying hens is no easy task, and changing the production system is just as hard. Lately, we’ve been seeing some movement towards conversion from conventional systems to alternative cage-free systems for laying hens, which has been driven by attempts by the industry to answer new consumer demands and behavior changes. To achieve that goal, we must consider the differences involved in the production lines, and the nutrition, health, and behavior of birds, not to mention the cost of all of that. In this episode, Dr. Darrin Karcher discusses some of the main aspects involved in transitioning systems in the egg production of laying hens. He also talks about creating new education programs for the industry to strengthen poultry production. “Industry is doing a good job of trying to make the best decisions with the information they have right now to move forward with the transition to extensive housing systems for layers.” - Dr. Darrin Karcher 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Reaching out to backyard poultry producers</li><li>Creating extension programs and the Shell Egg Academy</li><li>Differences between conventional and cage-free systems</li><li>The influence of light on behavior</li><li>Animal welfare issues on the horizon</li><li>Maintaining egg shell quality late in lay</li></ol> Dr. Darrin Karcher has received his B.S. from Ohio State University, his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his Ph.D. from Purdue University, where he currently occupies the role of Associate Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences. At his current position, he has been charged with developing a strong poultry extension program, is directly engaged with stakeholders across the poultry economies, and uses his applied research program as a platform to deliver research-based Extension programs. His research projects are focused on addressing industry concerns related to meat birds and laying hens, particularly poultry well-being coupled with food safety and quality, as impacted by management practices, physiology, and nutrition. Dr. Karcher received the Poultry Science Association Phibro Extension Award in 2016 and the Purdue Faculty Engagement Scholar Award in 2021 for his outstanding contribution to the poultry industry and Extension collaborations. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#14 - The challenge of extensive housing systems for laying hens - Dr. Darrin Karcher

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The standard method for assessing fertility involves counting the sperm penetration holes in the inner perivitelline layer or measuring sperm mobility. However, little is known about the proteins involved in either assessment. Nutrition is also an important aspect of poultry reproduction, and feed restriction has been successful in improving broiler breeders&#39; reproductive efficiency. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Benson about improving reproductive performance and welfare in broiler breeders. This can be done through the identification of certain potential proteins associated with sperm motility and also through certain feeding strategies. We also discuss different approaches to recruit new students into poultry. “If there&#39;s anything that can be improved with our broilers, it&#39;s their reproductive fitness” -  Dr. Andrew Benson 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Students recruitment and first contact with poultry</li><li>Fertility assessment on poultry</li><li>Feed management and reproduction</li><li>Changes on birds fertility in the last few years</li><li>Male and female fertility issues</li><li>Research on reproduction with other management practices</li></ol> Dr. Andrew Benson is an Associate Professor of Poultry Physiology at University of Georgia, a position he has held since 2016. Dr. Benson holds a B.S.A. and a Ph.D. in Poultry Science, from the University of Georgia. His research focus aims to improve both reproductive performance and welfare in broiler breeders through both applied and basic research approaches. He really enjoys having the opportunity to teach students and expose them to the science-based decisions that go into poultry production and the diverse career opportunities available with a degree in poultry science and avian biology. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#13 - Is there room for improvement in poultry reproduction? - Dr. Andrew Benson

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Collecting poultry data is essential to improve production. That’s even more important when discussing quantitative genetics and genomics of complex traits. This research allows us to apply and develop efficient statistical learning methods for analyzing genomic data. We can integrate this and sensor-generated data into machine-learning algorithms for precision poultry farming, such as feeding behavior genetics. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Anderson Alves about his recent genomics, technology, and machine learning research to improve poultry production. We also discuss how poultry can progress toward more efficient and sustainable production in the next few years. “I see in the future a promising opportunity to use image-based classification projections, especially the animal weight and the animal walkability.” - Dr. Anderson Alves 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Genomics of complex traits</li><li>Broilers genetics of feeding behavior</li><li>Precision broiler farming: adoption and perspectives</li><li>Real-time monitoring of mortality risk</li><li>New technologies applied to poultry production</li></ol> Dr. Anderson Alves is a statistical geneticist working as a Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been leading different research projects at the Rosa Lab in partnership with Cobb Vantress for dissecting the genetic basis of feeding efficiency and feeding behavior in broilers. Dr. Alves is originally from Brazil, receiving a B.S. and an M.S. degree in Animal Science and a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics. Dr. Alves is broadly interested in the application and development of efficient statistical learning methods for the analysis of livestock data, with a focus on the genetics and genomics of complex traits in different domestic species, such as dairy goats and sheep, beef cattle, and broiler chickens. He also integrates machine learning algorithms and other sensor-generated data in precision livestock farming projects, such as for high-throughput phenotyping, early prediction of individual performance, and real-time monitoring of mortality risk. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#12 - Genetics, machine learning, and technology: integrating them for poultry progress - Dr. Anderson Alves

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How does a university research feed mill work? As far as the routine goes, feed mill researchers conduct experiments, facilitate the manufacture of research diets to meet internal or external demands, and deal with day-to-day operations associated with budgeting, maintenance, and human resources, for example. All of it with the aim of advancing science in this field. However, what are some of the challenges and opportunities within University Feed Mill programs? In this episode, Dr. Fahrenholz and I talk about feed manufacturing technology and feed manufacturing process management, especially in universities. Additionally, he offers insight into advising students and developing educational resources for classes. “Building a university feed mill is complex, as well as running it.” - Dr. Adam Fahrenholz 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Challenges and opportunities in University Feed Mill programs</li><li>Feed mill applications for NIR</li><li>New feed mills and the addition of in-line NIR</li><li>The “art” of steam quality</li><li>Training for Preventive Control Qualified Individuals (PCQI)</li></ol> Dr. Adam Fahrenholz is an Associate Professor in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University and focuses his research on feed manufacturing technology, regulatory compliance, and feed manufacturing process management. Moreover, Dr. Fahrenholz coordinates the Feed Milling Program, which incorporates an undergraduate minor, and both undergraduate and graduate certificates; teaches courses on feed milling technology, quality assurance, and facility and process management; and oversees the operation of NC State’s Feed Mill Education Unit and its academic, research, and extension missions. Moreover, he serves as an industry consultant and coordinator of an extension program that focuses on industry education, the provision of resources for developing programs associated with regulatory compliance, and continuous quality and process improvement in feed manufacturing facilities. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#11 - How does a university feed mill work? - Dr. Adam Fahrenholz

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It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on what is going on in the egg world. In order to keep producing in the most efficient manner, we must understand the current economic situation. People might think understanding the egg economy is not a big priority, but we do need to know a bit about egg prices and cost fluctuations. In particular, we need to understand how the market, prices, and costs differ based on production systems and other factors, along with the outlook for the future. Considering that, my conversation in this episode with Maro Ibarburu is about the production and market trends of the egg industry, as well as how information is developed and used in the egg industry. “Egg producers are making everyday decisions, so they need science-based information.” -  Maro Ibarburu 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Data analysis in the Egg Industry Center</li><li>Trends in egg industry data analysis</li><li>Egg price fluctuations around the US</li><li>Egg market and feed prices analysis</li><li>Trends on imports and exports</li><li>The cost of eggs and production systems</li><li>Egg market and consumers preferences</li><li>The future of egg and feed data analysis</li><li>The Egg Industry Center</li></ol> Maro Ibarburu is a research associate with the Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University. His main responsibilities are analyzing the economics of the U.S. egg industry, providing marketing and statistical information and flock projections to producers and allied industries. Maro holds an agricultural economics master degree from Iowa State University. Ibarburu&#39;s role has required him to initiate several special reports diving into specific issues affecting U.S. egg markets. He travels domestically and internationally to give presentations and learn about production systems and their related impacts on the cost of production. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#10 - The basics of egg production data analysis - Maro Ibarburu

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Precision poultry farming utilizes a variety of tools, technologies, and even procedures to optimize the production and the environment – including the response of birds to it. The goal here is to achieve the highest performance, welfare, and profits possible. As a matter of fact, we’ve been seeing an increasing rate of research and technologies being developed that aim to improve poultry production – the future is closing in on us fast, so all of us should step up. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Lilong Chai about prediction models in terms of poultry emissions, air quality, and ways technology will support poultry growth and future improvement to become more sustainable. “Nowadays, precision poultry farming is focusing on animal welfare because we can already maximize production.” - Dr. Lilong Chai 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Prediction models in poultry</li><li>Mitigation of poultry emissions</li><li>Emission control technologies</li><li>New engineering technology applied into poultry</li><li>Technologies to prevent avian influenza transmission</li><li>The future of precision poultry farming</li></ol> Dr. Lilong Chai is an Assistant Professor and Engineering Specialist at the Department of Poultry Science of the University of Georgia (UGA) and a member of the UGA Phenomics and Plant Robotics Center &amp; Integrative Precision Agriculture team. His primary research and extension interests include animal environmental engineering and precision poultry farming. Prior to joining UGA, Dr. Chai was a Postdoc Research Associate at the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering of Iowa State University (ISU)., where he led field studies on commercial farms for two USDA-NIFA programs for improving indoor air quality of cage-free egg production facilities and for exploring practical means of preventing and controlling airborne infectious poultry diseases, such as avian influenza. His contributions include 110 scientific publications and 15 awards/honors. Dr. Chai is currently the Coordinator of Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference and Georgia Layer Conference, Chair of ASABE-Environment &amp; Air Quality Committee, and President-Elect of Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineers (AOCABFE). 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#09 - Precision poultry farming: what’s yet to come? - Dr. Lilong Chai

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Nutrition is a key to success in poultry production. That means that every process involved with nutrition is crucial to ensure the best outcomes – and that’s where the feed mill comes in. Understanding and improving feed mill processes and regulations, feed milling operations, ingredient and feed quality, and feed safety are essential for supporting the poultry industry. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Wilmer Pacheco about the impact of the feed milling process, nutrition, and physiology on poultry performance. Additionally, we discuss some novel research that can lead to changes in this area. “My advice for the industry: let&#39;s try to use the same methodology to analyze particle size in the feed mills, so we ensure we are on the same page.” - Dr. Wilmer Pacheco 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Pellets microstructure</li><li>Particle size requirements of broilers</li><li>Particle size standards</li><li>The importance of pellet quality and how to improve it</li><li>High volume feed mill production </li><li>Particle size analysis</li><li>Salmonella control in feed mills</li></ol> Dr. Wilmer Pacheco has obtained his Bachelor Degree in Food Science and Technology at the Pan-American School of Agriculture, in Honduras. Shortly afterwards, he moved to North Carolina, where he joined a feed milling manager trainee program with Murphy Brown LLC and became the night shift supervisor, responsible for overseeing the production of approximately 10,000 tons of pelleted feed per week. Then, he obtained a Scholarship at the Poultry Department at North Carolina State University, where he also earned his Master&#39;s Degree in Poultry Science and his Doctorate in Physiology and Nutrition. In 2014, he joined the Department of Poultry Science of Auburn University, where he has been working as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist. His research focuses on the interrelationships between feed milling, nutrition, and physiology on poultry performance. Dr. Wilmer has written more than 100 popular press and research articles and has been invited to present lectures in more than 12 countries. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#08 - How can feed mills contribute to better poultry production? - Dr. Wilmer Pacheco

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As we discuss the future of poultry production, animal welfare always comes up as a hot topic – but what do we really know about it? Is it possible to understand what and how a chicken feels? Measuring emotion and affective state in chickens is quite a novel and complex field of study in poultry welfare. And that’s the central theme of this episode: the nuances and difficulties in evaluating the emotions of chickens. So I talked to Dr. Leonie Jacobs about the importance of understanding poultry behavior and response to different environments and resources, as well as practices to evaluate and improve it. Finally, we discuss how educating people to pay more attention to those aspects can have a positive and direct impact on the final outcome. “Good welfare is not just avoiding bad treatment of the birds. It also includes providing the chickens good experiences in life.” -  Dr. Leonie Jacobs 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>How to measure emotion and affective state in chickens</li><li>How the environment affects the affective state of birds</li><li>How to evaluate welfare on different strains</li><li>How to improve chicken welfare on the last day post-harvest</li><li>Future poultry welfare programs</li><li>How to educate people on chicken welfare</li><li>Some take home lessons</li></ol> 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Leonie Jacobs has two MS degrees in Animal Sciences, one being from Wageningen University (Netherlands) and the other one from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Also, she has received her Ph.D. in Veterinary Science at Ghent University (Belgium). Dr. Jacobs has worked as an Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior at Virginia Tech since 2017. As a tenure-track faculty member , her aim is to improve the welfare of production animals, and her current research is focused on quantifying and determining emotion and positive affect, sustainable poultry agriculture, and the benefits of environmental complexity for poultry. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#07 - The Happiness of Chickens: Welfare Perspectives - Dr. Leonie Jacobs

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It is possible to work in a variety of areas related to poultry production, but the goal is always the same - achieve the best possible outcome for the animals, producers, and consumers. Our role as technical support for poultry production requires us to be adept at these aspects and find a balance between them. In this episode, Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown and I discuss aspects of animal care practices, welfare, and management in poultry production. Additionally, we discuss some of the newest innovations and trends in the field, as well as some key aspects of consumers&#39; needs and demands. “If you really want to be successful in overall poultry health and care, you have to be able to get involved in multiple management styles and practices.” - Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>The journey towards getting involved in a big poultry company</li><li>Advice for people looking for jobs in production/management</li><li>The next steps for the US poultry industry</li><li>Innovations for improving animal care</li><li>Dealing with animal production criticism</li><li>Slower-growing breeds in chicken production</li><li>Animal welfare trends</li></ol> 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown has earned his BS and DVM in Animal Science from Iowa State University and he is a Diplomate from the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. He joined Perdue Foods in 1998 and is currently the Senior Vice President of Technical Service and Innovation. In his present role, he is responsible for technical support (nutritional, veterinary, laboratorial, the continuous improvement of live operations, welfare programs, and compliance) as well as technical innovation (turning innovative technologies from just good ideas into real changes within Perdue Foods’ everyday business). Those responsibilities include 11 feed mills, 15 hatcheries, and the health and care of 13 million chickens – placed weekly on family farms throughout the 14 states that Perdue raises chickens. He has been guiding the company’s industry-leading transformation in how chickens are raised and he was vital in the company’s successful shift away from antibiotics. Prior to joining Perdue, he was the Director of Global Technical Services for poultry at various companies such as Salisbury Labs, Solvay Animal Health, and Fort Dodge Animal Health. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#06 - Always striving to be better: The poultry way - Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown

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Poultry production includes more than just one species. Each one of them has its own characteristics, so production for each species is conducted differently. There are many differences between turkeys and chickens when it comes to nutrition, general management, facilities, and behavior, so the more you know about the particularities, the more effective your production will be. In this episode, Dr. Sally Noll and I discuss turkey production specificities and needs, as well as recent research on the subject. We also talk about some challenges related to nutrition and biosecurity, as well as ways it can be improved. “If you don&#39;t have things perfect at the beginning, when the birds get to the barn, you&#39;re already behind.” - Dr. Sally Noll 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Recent research in turkey production; </li><li>Challenges and differences between turkey and chicken production; </li><li>Challenges for evaluating &#34;gut-health&#34; products and manipulating the gut microbiome; </li><li>Adapting to consumer demand for All-Veg diets in turkeys;</li><li>2015 vs. 2022 avian influenza outbreak responses and biosecurity measures.</li></ol> 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Sally Noll has been serving at the University of Minnesota since 1985. She has over 30 years of extension experience in all aspects of turkey production and broiler chicken production, and the focus of her research and extension programming is turkey/poultry nutrition and disease/health issues of relevance to the poultry industry. Because of the extension appointment, her research and extension program vary depending on assessed needs for problem solving in poultry production. Past collaborative projects of hers include evaluations of production systems, environmental impacts on turkey production, biosecurity approaches, ammonia emissions from turkey facilities, gut health and microbiome succession, and areas with problems related to reovirus-arthritis and avian metapneumovirus. Her poultry research program has been recently focusing on nutritional evaluation of feed ingredients, protein/amino acid requirements, and evaluation of a partially slotted flooring system for commercial market turkeys. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)- AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/)

#05 - What makes turkey production different from other poultry species? - Dr. Sally Noll

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There are many differences between backyard poultry operations and commercial poultry systems. Backyard poultry can include pets as well as animals as a food source – such as eggs – and diseases can be introduced into the flock in many ways that are unnoticed by the owner. And besides, it’s often a challenge for backyard growers to recognize and associate different clinical signs with different diseases. Consequently, a good poultry diagnostician working in that sector must educate their customers and promote small flock health and preventive care. In today’s episode, Dr. Karen Grogan has a great conversation with Dr. Hailey Quercia about some of her findings on health challenges in small flocks. Dr. Quercia also shares her experience as Laboratory Director and Avian Diagnostician at the Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory (Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). &#34;Even if you have an entire library of tests but you’re not sure what to pursue and what would be effective, it can be a waste of clients’ money.” - Dr. Hailey Quercia 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Health challenges in small flocks throughout the years</li><li>Recognizing Marek&#39;s disease in small flocks</li><li>Services for backyard owners in Virginia</li><li>Working at an animal health laboratory</li><li>Improvements in backyard flock medicine</li><li>Interesting cases</li><li>Key aspects of small flock nutrition</li><li>Use of Antibiotics </li><li>Mentoring students</li></ol> 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Hailey Quercia’s interest in poultry began when raising chickens, ducks, and geese, which also piqued her interest in population level animal health. It was only after shadowing a mixed animal practitioner that she realized there were veterinary careers that focus on population medicine, and she decided to become a large animal veterinarian. After receiving her DVM from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, she was undecided on whether to focus on dairy, poultry, or pathology, but finally chose to become a poultry diagnostician. She thus earned a Master’s on and did a residency in avian pathology at Auburn University, subsequently accepting the position of Laboratory Director and Avian Diagnostician at the Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory (Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

#04 - Lessons learned on health challenges in small flock poultry - Dr. Hailey Quercia

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Keeping humans and nature in harmony is what sustainability is all about. Furthermore, there has been a broad discussion regarding sustainable production, net zero emissions, and the use of antibiotics and water in animal production. Consequently, we must consider the environmental impact of animal production activities and the challenges of implementing environmentally friendly alternatives to the animal production system. Would that become a conventional production instead of a niched production? How economically sustainable is it for the animal producers? In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Ermias Kebreab about these sustainability challenges in animal production. I also talk about what we can expect for the following years in terms of changes in animal production systems. &#34;There&#39;s still a lot of work to do to make sure that animals for food are produced in a sustainable, ethical, and environmentally friendly manner.&#34; - Dr. Ermias Kebreab 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: <ol><li>Mathematical modeling explained and applied in poultry</li><li>Sustainability challenges in the food chain</li><li>Demand for sustainable animal food products</li><li>Sustainability and its benefits to animal production </li><li>Importance of raising animals for food</li><li>Take-home message</li></ol> 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Ermias Kebreab is Associate Dean and holds the Sesnon Endowed Chair in Sustainable Agriculture. His research interests include animal nutrition, mathematical modeling of biological systems, and environmental impacts of livestock. He is contributing author to 2019 IPCC update on enteric methane emissions. He co-chaired the feed additive and methane committees of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO. He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed articles and received several awards including Excellence in Ruminant Nutrition and International Agriculture from the American Society of Animal Science, and 2022 Chancellor’s Innovator of the year award. He served on two committees of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine on methane and nutrition of dairy cattle. He is regularly an invited speaker including a TED talk. His research was in the top 10 of all research conducted at the University of California system in 2021. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Asmara, Eritrea and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Reading, U.K. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/)- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/)- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html)- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

#03 - Where are we regarding sustainability in animal production? - Dr. Ermias Kebreab

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The latest outbreaks of avian influenza have raised concerns for the poultry industry. We already know a lot about influenza, so what are we missing? Are we prepared to deal with an endemic outbreak in the United States? What aspects should be taken into account when designing avian influenza control and mitigation strategies? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Giambrone about all of these issues, including the current situation of avian influenza in the United States and around the world, and possible strategies to handle it. 
 
&#34;In case of a new avian influenza outbreak, I think the US will wait and see how these other countries vaccinate and control it to know how best to respond themselves.&#34; - Dr. Joseph Giambrone 
 
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 
 
- The history of research on bird diseases 
- Avian influenza (AI) control in endemic areas 
- AI vaccines: production, commercialization, and regulatory control 
- Mitigation strategies for AI outbreaks 
- AI pathogenicity and ways to deal with it 
- Public perception of the poultry industry and commercial scale production 
- A clinical picture of immunosuppression 
- Key points for new starters in the industry 
- Best sources for poultry diseases material 
 
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joseph Giambrone is a professor emeritus in Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science with a joint appointment in the Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine. A molecular virologist, immunologist, and epidemiologist, he has been working on understanding viral pathogen ecology for 42 years. As well as developing new and effective vaccines, he led efforts to improve the detection and surveillance of viral diseases. He also developed vaccine strategies to protect commercially grown chickens against pathogens, like avian influenza viruses, that have infected humans. His research has had a profound impact on practices used today to reduce the incidence and severity of viral diseases in commercially grown poultry. 
 
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. 
 
The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: 
 
- JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/) 
- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/) 
- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html) 
- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

The latest outbreaks of avian influenza have raised concerns for the poultry industry. We already know a lot about influenza, so what are we missing? Are we prepared to deal with an endemic outbreak in the United States? What aspects should be taken into account when designing avian influenza control and mitigation strategies? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Giambrone about all of these issues, including the current situation of avian influenza in the United States and around the world, and possible strategies to handle it. 
 
"In case of a new avian influenza outbreak, I think the US will wait and see how these other countries vaccinate and control it to know how best to respond themselves." - Dr. Joseph Giambrone 
 
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 
 
- The history of research on bird diseases 
- Avian influenza (AI) control in endemic areas 
- AI vaccines: production, commercialization, and regulatory control 
- Mitigation strategies for AI outbreaks 
- AI pathogenicity and ways to deal with it 
- Public perception of the poultry industry and commercial scale production 
- A clinical picture of immunosuppression 
- Key points for new starters in the industry 
- Best sources for poultry diseases material 
 
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joseph Giambrone is a professor emeritus in Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science with a joint appointment in the Department of Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine. A molecular virologist, immunologist, and epidemiologist, he has been working on understanding viral pathogen ecology for 42 years. As well as developing new and effective vaccines, he led efforts to improve the detection and surveillance of viral diseases. He also developed vaccine strategies to protect commercially grown chickens against pathogens, like avian influenza viruses, that have infected humans. His research has had a profound impact on practices used today to reduce the incidence and severity of viral diseases in commercially grown poultry. 
 
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. 
 
The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: 
 
- JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/) 
- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/) 
- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html) 
- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

#02 - The Current Worldwide Status of the Avian Influenza Virus - Dr. Joseph Giambrone

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Poultry production faces disease challenges every day, Avian influenza being one of the most critical. That’s why we must better understand how the diagnostic process works so we can help our veterinarians reach a timely diagnosis and evaluate our biosecurity programs properly. In today’s episode with Dr. Saad Gharaibeh, we talk about the importance of disease diagnostics and how it can help improve the poultry industry. 
 
&#34;There are different diagnostic techniques for different diseases and stages of the disease, so you must be wise in choosing the one that best fits the situation you have on your farm.&#34; - Dr. Saad Gharaibeh 
 
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 
 
- Poultry testing laboratory and the diagnostic services 
- The timeline of a poultry disease diagnosis 
- Sample type and quality 
- Best practices to reach a diagnosis 
- Panel testing for multiple diseases 
- The current situation of the Avian Influenza outbreak 
- Biosecurity practices and challenges 
- Building serology baseline knowledge for producers 
 
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Saad Gharaibeh grew up in Jordan, where his father ran a chicken farm. In 1996, he completed a bachelor&#39;s degree in Veterinary Medicine at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. Then he completed a Ph.D. Program and a residency in veterinary pathology at the University of Georgia in 2001. Dr. Gharaibeh has held positions as a diagnostician at the Clemson University Diagnostic Center, a diagnostician, researcher, and poultry disease instructor at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and as a poultry disease instructor, researcher, and avian histopathologist at the Poultry Disease and Research Center at UGA. He currently works as a poultry pathologist at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, both at UMN. 
 
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. 
 
The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: 
 
- JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/) 
- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/) 
- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html) 
- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

Poultry production faces disease challenges every day, Avian influenza being one of the most critical. That’s why we must better understand how the diagnostic process works so we can help our veterinarians reach a timely diagnosis and evaluate our biosecurity programs properly. In today’s episode with Dr. Saad Gharaibeh, we talk about the importance of disease diagnostics and how it can help improve the poultry industry. 
 
"There are different diagnostic techniques for different diseases and stages of the disease, so you must be wise in choosing the one that best fits the situation you have on your farm." - Dr. Saad Gharaibeh 
 
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 
 
- Poultry testing laboratory and the diagnostic services 
- The timeline of a poultry disease diagnosis 
- Sample type and quality 
- Best practices to reach a diagnosis 
- Panel testing for multiple diseases 
- The current situation of the Avian Influenza outbreak 
- Biosecurity practices and challenges 
- Building serology baseline knowledge for producers 
 
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Saad Gharaibeh grew up in Jordan, where his father ran a chicken farm. In 1996, he completed a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine at the Jordan University of Science and Technology. Then he completed a Ph.D. Program and a residency in veterinary pathology at the University of Georgia in 2001. Dr. Gharaibeh has held positions as a diagnostician at the Clemson University Diagnostic Center, a diagnostician, researcher, and poultry disease instructor at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, and as a poultry disease instructor, researcher, and avian histopathologist at the Poultry Disease and Research Center at UGA. He currently works as a poultry pathologist at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory and the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, both at UMN. 
 
𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. 
 
The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: 
 
- JBI (https://www.jbidistributors.com/animal-producers-biosecurity/) 
- Protekta (https://protekta.com/product-category/poultry/) 
- DSM (https://www.dsm.com/anh/species/poultry.html) 
- Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/)

#01 - How can disease diagnosis help to promote poultry production? - Dr. Saad Gharaibeh

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The Poultry Podcast Show is a brand new podcast where you’ll get fresh, cutting-edge insights – straight from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry, right into your ears. 
 
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