In this special International Women’s Day episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Shijina Rajan explores the role of caprylic acid as an alternative to antibiotics in poultry production. She discusses its antimicrobial properties, its impact on Salmonella reduction, and its application in pre and post-harvest interventions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid, has strong antimicrobial properties that could help reduce foodborne pathogens in poultry production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Shijina Raj Manjankattil Rajan is a postdoctoral research fellow at Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota and a DVM from Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science University. She is a PSA member and her research focuses on antibiotic alternatives for poultry, targeting major foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:05) Introduction
• (04:59) Caprylic acid explained
• (06:35) Pre-harvest studies
• (07:34) Impact on Salmonella reduction
• (09:51) Post-harvest applications
• (14:44) Future research focus
• (16:52) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jean Noblet, a consultant in monogastric nutrition, explores the evolution of energy evaluation in poultry feeds. He discusses the shift from metabolizable energy to net energy systems, the impact of ingredient variability, and key factors affecting feed efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Feed cost is the biggest production expense, and energy makes up nearly three-quarters of that cost. Optimizing energy efficiency is critical."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jean Noblet is a retired researcher from INRAE (National Institute for Agricultural Research) in France. He holds an Agronomist Engineer degree and a Ph.D. in Nutrition. His research focused on energy and protein nutrition in swine, poultry, and calves, with major contributions to calorimetry methods, feed energy evaluation, and modeling energy requirements. He has authored over 220 reviewed papers and co-developed the InraPorc and EvaPig software. Since retiring, he has continued consulting in monogastric nutrition.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (02:36) Transition from swine to poultry
• (04:46) Importance of energy evaluation
• (07:20) Feed energy systems advancements
• (09:59) Net energy vs. metabolizable energy
• (11:50) Future of poultry nutrition
• (14:40) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Deana Jones from the U.S. National Poultry Research Center, who explores the critical role of national research in addressing multifaceted challenges within the poultry industry. Dr. Jones sheds light on the dynamic, interdisciplinary work driving innovation from food and feed safety to groundbreaking collaborations in poultry nutrition. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Multistate groups allow for a collaborative, national approach to tackle dynamic poultry-related challenges."

Meet the guest: Dr. Deana Jones earned her Ph.D. in Poultry Science, Food Science, and Physiology from North Carolina State University. With over 23 years as a Research Food Technologist, she is now Center Director at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. Dr. Jones focuses on food and feed safety, emerging poultry diseases, and collaborative research.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (01:55) National poultry research goals
• (02:45) Food and feed safety focus
• (06:25) Multistate group explained
• (07:27) Challenges in egg production
• (08:36) Industry collaboration benefits
• (10:34) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Praveen Kosuri, a Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut, discusses his research on using probiotics to control Salmonella in poultry production. He explains the role of probiotics from hatchery to grow-out, their impact on food safety, and their potential for commercial application. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Poultry and related products account for 47% of Salmonella outbreaks in the U.S., making control strategies crucial."

Meet the guest: Praveen Kosuri is a DVM graduate currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Food Microbiology and Safety at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on mitigating Salmonella contamination in poultry through probiotics, exploring their role from hatchery to grow-out. With a background in veterinary science and food safety, he aims to improve poultry health and public safety. He is a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA).

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:12) Introduction
• (01:44) Guest background
• (02:40) Salmonella in poultry
• (02:92) Role of probiotics
• (05:47) Probiotic types
• (09:03) Application timing
• (12:49) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Deborah Adewole, Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, shares her groundbreaking research on sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in poultry nutrition. She highlights the use of natural plant extracts, including the red osier dogwood plant, to enhance gut health, immune function, and nutrient absorption in broiler chickens. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We found red dogwood extract increased amino acid digestibility by up to 10%, improving nutrient utilization significantly."

Meet the guest: Dr. Deborah Adewole is an Assistant Professor in Nonruminant Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Saskatchewan. She earned her Master’s in Swine Nutrition and her Ph.D. in Monogastric Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of Manitoba. Her research focuses on sustainable strategies to improve poultry health, reduce antibiotic use, and enhance production efficiency. Dr. Adewole is also a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA).

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (02:05) Gut health without antibiotics
• (04:21) Plant-based alternatives
• (05:36) Red dogwood research
• (06:50) Nutrient absorption findings
• (14:52) Future research and next steps
• (15:54) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Charis Waters, a PhD student at Mississippi State University, shares her research on the effects of limestone particle size ratios and phytase levels inclusion on laying hens' performance and bone quality. With insights into phytase super-dosing and bone health, Charis explores how these factors can optimize egg production and hen welfare. Tune in now on all major platforms.

"Calcium source and batch consistency greatly influence bioavailability, impacting laying hens’ production and bone health."

Meet the guest: Charis Waters is a Graduate Research Assistant, PhD student in the Department of Poultry Science at Mississippi State University. She earned her Master’s in Poultry Science from Mississippi State, where she researched laying hen production, performance, bone health, and inositol levels in relation to limestone particle size ratios and phytase levels during the post-peak and late-lay periods. Her PhD research focuses on the role of branched-chain amino acids in laying hens, examining their growth from pullet to late-lay stages. Charis is also a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA).

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:54) Introduction
• (01:46) Limestone particle size
• (04:12) Limestone source
• (05:21) Phytase in laying hens
• (06:55) Bone health
• (09:34) Future implications
• (11:60) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, continues to share his findings on synbiotics versus antibiotics for managing necrotic enteritis, including compelling mortality results from his trials. He also discusses immune system responses crucial for broiler health and outlines his next steps in research. Tune in on your favorite platform to discover insights into immune modulation and emerging innovations in poultry nutrition. Listen now!

"The antibiotic-treated group maintained a 7% mortality rate, while symbiotic-treated birds decreased from 35% to just 1% after a week."

Meet the guest: Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, holds a master’s in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia and a veterinary degree from Tribhuvan University. Shah also serves as Animal Sciences Delegate for Ohio State’s Council of Graduate Students and Graduate Student Representative for the Infectious Disease Institute - Trainee Association. He is a member of the Poultry Science Association.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:00) Synbiotics vs. antibiotics
• (03:29) Immune response
• (04:58) Mortality patterns in trials
• (09:17) Future research
• (12:36) Key takeaways
• (29:28) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, explores the impacts of synbiotic and antibiotic supplements on necrotic enteritis in broilers. He shares findings from his research on immune responses and growth performance, revealing differences between synbiotic and antibiotic treatments under infection stress. Tune in on all major platforms!

"One interesting finding from my first project was that symbiotics decreased the feed conversion ratio, allowing birds to gain good weight even with less feed."

Meet the guest: Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, holds a master’s in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia and a veterinary degree from Tribhuvan University. Shah also serves as Animal Sciences Delegate for Ohio State’s Council of Graduate Students and Graduate Student Representative for the Infectious Disease Institute - Trainee Association. He is a member of the Poultry Science Association.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (01:46) Research overview
• (02:18) Synbiotic insights
• (04:36) Necrotic enteritis
• (06:52) Immune response analysis
• (10:07) Antibiotic vs. synbiotic
• (13:45) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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