Podcasts about poultry science

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Avian flu has been around for a while, but we’re now seeing a steady stream of news stories focused on everything from how the disease is driving up egg prices to its appearance in dairy cattle. What's going on with avian flu? Matt Koci, a virologist and immunologist in NC State’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science,…

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Austin Jasek, Poultry Account Manager at Zinpro Corporation, breaks down how trace minerals impact broiler performance, yield, and overall profitability. Learn how optimizing zinc and other minerals can improve performance, enhance meat quality, and reduce environmental impact. Don't miss it—tune in now on all major platforms!"We've completely replaced zinc with a sole source of available zinc, and seen consistent performance improvements."Meet the guest: Dr. Austin Jasek earned his PhD in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University in 2019, with a focus on broiler nutrition and feed additives. Currently a Poultry Account Manager at Zinpro Corporation, Dr. Jasek works across the Midwest and Southeast U.S., collaborating with poultry producers to improve performance and mitigate challenges. He is also a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA).What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:44) Introduction (02:16) Dr. Jasek's background (03:38) Trace mineral importance (05:44) Performance and trace minerals (07:44) Reducing environmental impact (08:43) Performance & yield improvements (11:25) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Zinpro* Kerry* Kemin- Barentz- Anitox- BASF- Poultry Science Association

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Shijina Rajan, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Auburn University, explores the role of essential oils in post-harvest food safety. She breaks down their antimicrobial effects against Salmonella, their impact on meat quality, and the challenges of integrating them into commercial poultry processing. Listen now on all major platforms!"We tested pimenta essential oil for its effectiveness in reducing Salmonella in poultry processing, achieving significant pathogen reduction."Meet the guest: Dr. Shijina Raj Manjankattil Rajan holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences and an M.S. in Poultry Science from the University of Minnesota, along with a DVM from Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science University. Currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Auburn University's Department of Poultry Science, her research focuses on food safety and antimicrobial applications in poultry. Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:31) Introduction (03:01) Essential oils overview (05:14) Antimicrobial properties (06:31) Salmonella reduction research (06:48) Application in poultry processing (10:16) Impact on meat quality (14:28) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Barentz- Anitox- BASF- Poultry Science Association- Kemin- Zinpro

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.Click here to read the full research article!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 thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Zinpro- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- BASF

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 thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Poultry Science Association- Zinpro- BASF- Anitox

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). Click here to read the full research article!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 thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Poultry Science Association

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 thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Poultry Science Association- BASF- Anitox

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 thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- Kemin- BASF

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Wilmer Pacheco, from Auburn University, shares his insights on enzyme stability, energy utilization, and feed quality in poultry nutrition. He highlights the role of comprehensive multicarbohydrase enzymes, including alpha-galactosidase, in breaking down complex carbohydrates from soybean meal. This process not only boosts amino acid digestibility by increasing peptide accessibility but also leads to overall improvements in digestion, and benefits extend to better foot pad dermatitis in commercial operations. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!"Our previous trials show a 2–3 point improvement in feed conversion and around 3% enhancement in amino acid digestibility with alpha-galactosidase enzymes."Meet the guest: Dr. Wilmer Pacheco holds a B.S. in Food Science and Agroindustry from Pan-American Agricultural School - Zamorano, Honduras, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Poultry Science and Physiology and Nutrition from NC State University. As an Extension Specialist & Associate Professor at Auburn University, Dr. Pacheco focuses on feed mill management, feed safety, and poultry nutrition.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction(03:53) Enzyme in feed mills(06:39) Energy & nutrient utilization(08:27) Alpha galactosides(12:09) Other enzyme responses(13:35) Nutrient digestibility(15:05) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Kemin- BASF- Anitox- Poultry Science Association

In this special year-end episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, as we approach 2025, Dr. Bill Dozier, Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the poultry industry. Reflecting on the future of the field, Dr. Dozier offers valuable career advice and practical skills for young professionals and graduate students eager to make their mark in poultry nutrition. Tune in to hear insights on networking, professional growth, and the essential skills needed to succeed in the poultry industry!"There are great opportunities for graduate students to interact with industry professionals and understand the real-world challenges of poultry nutrition."Meet the guest: Dr. Bill Dozier is an Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University with over 24 years of experience in poultry nutrition and academia. With a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Auburn University, Dr. Dozier's career has spanned various roles, including Department Head at Auburn's Poultry Science Department and a Research Animal Scientist at USDA. Dr. Dozier is also a member of the Poultry Science Association (PSA).What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:15) Introduction(01:46) Dr. Dozier's background(03:40) Career advice for students(05:25) Internship opportunities(08:43) Networking & career growth(10:28) New faculty advice(16:04) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Poultry Science Association- BASF- Anitox- Kemin

In this episode of the Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Peter Ferket from N.C. State University continues exploring lipid matrix microencapsulation technology. He shares significant findings on improved nutrient absorption, reduced vitamin dosages, and enhanced feed efficiency. Dr. Ferket also emphasizes the technology's applications for broiler breeders, including increased egg production and healthier progeny. Tune in now on all major platforms."Broiler breeders delivered four more eggs per hen and improved progeny robustness with lipid matrix technology."Meet the guest: Dr. Peter Ferket, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor at N.C. State University holds a B.S. and M.S. in Animal and Poultry Science from the University of Guelph and a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Iowa State University. He is also a member of the Poultry Science Association. Dr. Ferket conducts nutrition and metabolism research and education programs related to enhancing productivity and health and the formulation and manufacture of quality feeds. Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(02:47) Technology basics(04:21) Nutrient time-release(06:09) Lipid encapsulation(06:55) Performance gains(09:09) Future research(12:44) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- Kemin

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Peter Ferket from N.C. State University shares his expertise on lipid matrix microencapsulation technology. This groundbreaking approach enhances vitamin stability, boosts bioavailability, and optimizes feed efficiency, addressing critical challenges in poultry nutrition. Tune in now to this essential discussion, available on all major platforms."Lipid matrix encapsulation safeguards nutrients, reducing degradation caused by moisture, heat, and other environmental factors."Meet the guest: Dr. Peter Ferket, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor at N.C. State University holds a B.S. and M.S. in Animal and Poultry Science from the University of Guelph and a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Iowa State University. He is also a member of the Poultry Science Association. Dr. Ferket conducts nutrition and metabolism research and education programs related to enhancing productivity and health and the formulation and manufacture of quality feeds. Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:17) Introduction(05:22) Lipid matrix microencapsulation(06:29) Vitamin & mineral stability(07:17) Bioavailability advantages(08:51) Feed handling improvements(10:55) Long-term nutrient efficacy(11:34) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Poultry Science Association- Kemin- BASF- Anitox

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Robert Taylor Jr. from West Virginia University explores the complex role of alloantigens in poultry, discussing their impact on immune response, nutrient allocation, and overall flock performance. Dr. Taylor's insights offer a nuanced look into how genetic variation influences feed efficiency and immunity, with implications for optimizing growth in commercial poultry settings. Listen now to uncover strategies for improving poultry nutrition management and precision feeding!"Different alloantigen alleles have a tangible impact on feed conversion rates, with some being more advantageous for growth than others."Meet the guest: Dr. Robert L. Taylor Jr., Professor at West Virginia University, is an expert in poultry immunology and immunogenetics. He earned his B.A. and M.S. from Carson-Newman College and Auburn University and his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University. Dr. Taylor is a Fellow of the Poultry Science Association and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Poultry Science. What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(01:46) Alloantigens(03:31) Resource allocation(04:54) Immunity vs. growth(05:48) Adaptive vs. innate immunity(07:08) Immunity Responses(09:53) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Poultry Science Association- Kemin

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andrea Rubio from North Carolina State University continues discussing her research on improving poultry feed mixing techniques and achieving batch consistency. In this second part, Dr. Rubio expands on mixing methods, equipment types, and how these factors influence bird performance. She shares practical approaches to enhancing feed uniformity and maximizing mixer efficiency in feed production. Listen now!"Each CV assay varies, but our data showed that using iron color particles effectively estimated mix uniformity. The more we mixed, the CV dropped, reducing variation."Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Rubio is a Postdoctoral Associate in Poultry Nutrition at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Animal and Poultry Science. She also holds a Master's degree in Poultry Science from Auburn University and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from EAP Zamorano. Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(02:28) Feed mixing strategies(06:31) Mixer types and efficiency(08:15) Uniformity & performance(12:02) Uniform sample tips(17:05) Future research(18:15) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Kemin- BASF- Anitox- Poultry Science Association

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andrea Rubio from North Carolina State University shares key insights on optimizing poultry feed mixing, evaluating feed uniformity, and their direct impact on broiler health and performance. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Reducing mixer time while maintaining blend uniformity can save resources, particularly during peak feed production periods."Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Rubio is a Postdoctoral Associate in Poultry Nutrition at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Animal and Poultry Science. She also holds a Master's degree in Poultry Science from Auburn University and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from EAP Zamorano. Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:25) Introduction(01:05) Dr. Andrea's background(05:10) Mixer efficiency impacts(06:33) Efficiency in mixing time(07:32) NIR technology(09:20) Marker selection methods(12:47) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Anitox- Kemin- BASF

Hello there!In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a crucial discussion with Dr. Casey Owens,  from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Owens explores the persistent challenges of meat defects like woody breast and white striping, offering insights into the factors contributing to these issues and the research on potential nutritional solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to revisit valuable knowledge on enhancing poultry meat quality. Listen now on all major platforms."Poultry meat quality is influenced by factors like genetics, environmental stress, and growth rates, all of which play a role in the quality seen during the postmortem period."Meet the guest: Dr. Casey M. Owens, a Professor at the University of Arkansas, has dedicated over 24 years to advancing poultry science with a focus on meat quality and food science. Holding a Ph.D. in Poultry Science and Food Science from Texas A&M University, Dr. Owens has been awarded the Novus International Professor of Poultry Science award. Her extensive experience includes groundbreaking research in addressing poultry meat defects such as woody breast and white striping.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(02:41) Meat quality issues(04:43) Meat quality detection(06:48) Nutritional interventions(08:44) Meat quality assessment(09:24) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Anitox- BASF- Kemin

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. JT Pope, from House of Raeford, explores the concept of blend feeding in poultry. Dr. Pope discusses how blend feeding could revolutionize the poultry industry by offering more precise nutrient delivery and improving feed efficiency. He also addresses the challenges and potential solutions for implementing this technique on a larger scale. Don't miss this episode, available on all major platforms."Blend feeding is essentially taking two different diets and every day feeding them in different proportions so that you meet the animal's requirement directly."Meet the guest: Dr. JT Pope is a nutritionist at House of Raeford Farms. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition/Animal and Poultry Science from North Carolina State University, where he also earned his M.S. and B.S. in Poultry Science. With nearly six years at House of Raeford and extensive research in feed manufacturing and broiler performance, he brings valuable expertise to the poultry industry.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:26) Introduction(02:56) Concept of blend feeding(04:29) Feed milling efficiency(05:20) Challenges in adoption(08:04) Results from trials(10:33) Future technology integration(14:37) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Kemin- Anitox- BASF

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Martha Rueda, Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University, discusses innovative methods to quantify feed spillage in poultry production. She shares the development and application of a unique capture unit designed to measure feed spillage, offering insights that can help poultry producers improve feed efficiency without additional costs. Listen now on all major platforms!"We are interested in looking at if the spillage is related to the behavior and what is it in the design of the feeder that makes the birds spill more or less."Meet the guest: Martha Sabine Rueda Lastres is a Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University specializing in poultry science. She has a solid background in agricultural engineering from EAP Zamorano and a Master's degree in Poultry Science. Martha's research focuses on improving poultry feed strategies to enhance performance and nutrient utilization. What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:15) Introduction(02:21) Guest background(03:21) Understanding feed spillage(04:38) Measuring feed spillage(08:22) Live bird trial outcomes(12:01) Feeder design impact(14:05) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Kemin- Anitox

Hello there!In this special rerun episode, we reconnect with Dr. Todd Applegate from the University of Georgia. Dr. Applegate discusses his vision for departmental growth and outlines his expectations for the future of research in poultry nutrition. He offers valuable insights into treating mycotoxins, understanding poultry gut health, and using technology to push the boundaries of poultry nutrition. Don't miss this chance to revisit key developments that continue to influence the future of the poultry industry."We're really poised on this data tsunami of being able to integrate a lot of things from real-time feeding data to incoming ingredients into the formulation."Meet the guest: Dr. Todd Applegate, currently serving as the Department Head of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia, brings decades of experience in poultry nutrition and research. With a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and an M.S. and B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University, Dr. Applegate has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in feed formulation and gut health.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:25) Introduction(01:58) Dr. Applegate's background(03:10) Future of poultry nutrition(06:28) Gut health(08:29) Mycotoxins in poultry diets(11:05) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Kemin- Anitox

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Enrique Montiel from Anitox discusses the role of feed quality in poultry production, emphasizing its impact on bird performance and biosecurity. Dr. Montiel explores the advancements in feed hygiene, microbial load management, and strategies for biosecurity risks linked to feed. Listen now on all major platforms."Feed is crucial in biosecurity as it's widely proven to be a vector for transporting diseases and pathogens you don't want to have in the poultry industry."Meet the guest: Dr. Enrique Montiel is a poultry veterinarian and avian pathologist with over 25 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from The University of Georgia and an M.S. in Avian Pathology from the University of Delaware. As Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production at Anitox, he focuses on enhancing feed quality and biosecurity in poultry production. With extensive experience in vaccine development and disease management, Dr. Montiel provides valuable insights on poultry health and safety.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:50) Feed quality aspects(03:32) Feed as a biosecurity risk(05:41) Modern approaches to clean feed(08:35) Biosecurity and feed(10:44) Emerging feed quality trends(12:21) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Anitox* Kerry- BASF- Kemin

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi from the University of Georgia explores the intersection of poultry nutrition and gut health. Discussing the innovative use of functional fibers and stimbiotics, Dr. Olukosi explores how strategic dietary components can enhance nutrient utilization and bolster the immune response in poultry. Listen to this episode on all major platforms."Gut health is about ensuring that animals can utilize nutrients efficiently, preventing digestive tract disturbances that lead to non-beneficial microorganisms proliferation."Meet the guest: Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. With a PhD in Animal Sciences from Purdue University and extensive experience as a Senior Poultry Research Scientist at the Scottish Agricultural College, Dr. Olukosi specializes in poultry nutrition and gut health. Dr. Olukosi's work focuses on leveraging dietary strategies to optimize poultry performance.Click here to read the full research article!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction(02:45) Gut health overview(03:57) Functional fibers in diet(06:15) Key metabolites in gut health(07:43) Wheat and barley impact(10:44) Fiber benefits and cautions(15:39) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Kemin- BASF- Anitox

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mitchell Rowland from the University of Arkansas returns to discuss the results, insights, and future directions of his research on alternative hatchery sanitation methods. He explains how Bacillus amyloliquefaciens can reduce harmful bacteria in hatcheries, offering a promising alternative to traditional sanitation methods. Tune in to discover what the research has revealed and the future directions in this field!"When we looked at the environmental samples over time, one of the Bacillus isolates showed a significantly reduced coliform recovery." Meet the guest: Dr. Mitchell Rowland is a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas, focusing on hatchery sanitation and gastrointestinal health in poultry. With extensive experience in in vivo poultry trials, laboratory management, and product testing, Dr. Rowland has contributed significantly to the field of poultry nutrition. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master's in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas and has worked in various technical roles.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:18) Introduction(02:22) Bacillus isolates and results(03:39) Reduction of harmful bacteria in hatcheries(04:36) Mechanisms of bacillus in microbiota(06:25) Future research directions(07:13) Probiotics as an alternative to formaldehyde(08:11) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Anitox- Kemin- BASF

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mitchell Rowland from the University of Arkansas discusses the methodology and concepts behind his research on alternative hatchery sanitation methods. He focuses on using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for hatchery bloom control and shares insights on improving food safety in poultry production. Listen now!"Our research shows some active inhibition through metabolites produced by Bacillus." Meet the guest: Dr. Mitchell Rowland is a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas, focusing on hatchery sanitation and gastrointestinal health in poultry. With extensive experience in in vivo poultry trials, laboratory management, and product testing, Dr. Rowland has contributed significantly to the field of poultry nutrition. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master's in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas and has worked in various technical roles.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction(01:45) Dr. Rowland's background(02:50) Hatchery sanitation(05:38) Study on formaldehyde(07:44) Pathogen control models(09:00) Methods for Bacillus isolates(10:43) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Kemin

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ishab Poudel explores feed additives and strategies for preventing Salmonella infections in poultry. He discusses the development of in vitro challenge models and the importance of microbiota in enhancing poultry health. Dr. Poudel discusses the potential of long-term use of feed additives to maintain a robust microbiome and reduce disease susceptibility. Listen now on your favorite platform!"Feed additives should be applied long-term, especially during critical periods when birds are more susceptible to infections."Meet the guest: Dr. Ishab Poudel earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Mississippi State University, focusing on poultry feed additives and Salmonella prevention. Currently a research scholar at North Carolina State University, Dr. Poudel works on enhancing poultry health through innovative nutritional strategies. What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:07) Guest background and current role(04:03) Research focuses on feed additives(04:28) Understanding microbiota(07:21) In vitro vs. in vivo models(09:29) Long-term use of feed additives(11:45) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- Kemin- BASF- Anitox

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Allison Milby-Blackledge shares groundbreaking insights into using antibiotic alternatives to reduce salmonella in poultry. Milby-Blackledge discusses her research on the immunological impacts of various feed additives and vaccines on laying hens and broilers, highlighting significant findings in cytokine response. Listen now on all major platforms."We looked at a profile of cytokines to see how these antibiotic alternatives affected the immune response to salmonella."Meet the guest: Allison Milby-Blackledge is a Ph.D. candidate in Poultry Science at Texas A&M University. Her work focuses on poultry nutrition and antibiotic alternatives to reduce salmonella. Allison holds a Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. Don't miss her insights in the latest episode on all major platforms.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction (02:19) Research overview(03:30) Antibiotic alternatives(03:46) Challenges in research(05:23) Specific cytokines tested(06:27) Broiler processing challenges(10:23) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- BASF- Anitox- Kemin

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. JT Pope, a House of Raeford Farms nutritionist, discusses the complexities of managing limit-fed broiler breeders. Dr. Pope explains the importance of feed consistency, challenges in feed distribution, and innovative strategies for future feeding systems. Don't miss this insightful episode, available on all major platforms."Birds today are eating 50% faster than they were 10 years ago, presenting new challenges for feed systems." - Dr. JT PopeMeet the guest: Dr. JT Pope, a nutritionist at House of Raeford Farms, holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition/Animal and Poultry Science from North Carolina State University. With over five years of industry experience, his research focuses on feed manufacturing and broiler performance.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:21) Introduction(02:45) Broiler breeder nutrition challenges(04:18) Importance of feed consistency(05:36) Management issues in limit-fed birds(07:44) Nutrient intake and restriction practices(09:41) Trends in breeder feeding(12:41) Future innovations in feed systems(15:13) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- Kemin- Anitox- BASF

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we explore the critical advancements in poultry nutrition with Dr. Bayo Sokale, a technical lead at BASF. Dr. Sokale shares his extensive experience and insights on the innovative uses of feed enzymes and performance ingredients, including phytase superdosing's impact on poultry diets. Tune in to explore how these advancements can optimize your poultry operations, available on all major podcast platforms."Understanding the role of feed enzymes in poultry nutrition is not just about enhancing growth but also about optimizing the overall health of the birds." - Dr. Bayo SokaleMeet the guest: Dr. Adebayo Sokale, DVM from the University of Ibadan and PhD in Poultry Science from Mississippi State University, currently serves as the Technical Lead for Feed Enzymes & Performance Ingredients at BASF in North America. He grew up on a mid-size layer egg farm and followed his father's footsteps into poultry veterinary science. With extensive experience since 2013, Dr. Sokale supports applying innovative enzyme solutions in poultry nutrition.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:17) Introduction(03:45) Importance of feed enzymes(05:17) Phosphorous and beyond in nutrition(06:17) Phytase superdose effects(07:38) Field study insights on phytase(11:05) Future of high-dose enzyme usage(11:52) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:BASF* Kerry* Cargill- Anitox- Kemin

Alissa Welsher, Ph.D. is an Associate Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an M.S. degree in Poultry Science and a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. Her area of expertise is molecular physiology, and she specializes in heat stress and gut health. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Welsher about: How industry's understanding of pest management's role in food safety has evolved in recent years Why pests are often an overlooked source of foodborne pathogens like Salmonella, and why darkling beetles, in particular, are important to consider as a possible contributor to Salmonella Insights on the darkling beetle, where darkling beetles are typically found, and how beetles can transmit disease The initiation and execution of a study that showed a correlation between beetle populations and Salmonella load in poultry flocks Current indicators of pre-harvest Salmonella load and how those indicators are managed, and why beetles can be a possible indicator of pre-harvest Salmonella load Actions producers can take to gain control of pest presence on farm How the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service' (USDA-FSIS') framework to reduce cases of salmonellosis attributable to poultry may lead to producers prioritizing integrated pest management. Sponsored by: Elanco We Want to Hear from You!Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com  

Jason Richardson, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Global Quality and Food Safety of The Coca-Cola Company, a position he has held since January 2021. In this role, Jason leads a team of quality and food safety professionals who are accountable for delivering global strategic and operational leadership for performance and progress of quality and food safety programs across the Coca-Cola system.   Jason joined The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 2009, holding a variety of quality, food safety, and technical leadership positions within Coca-Cola North America over the course of his career. Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Company, Jason spent over seven years as a Microbiologist/Collateral Duty Safety Officer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA's ARS), conducting research on sanitizers, novel technologies, standard and rapid microbiological detection methods, and the ecology of bacterial foodborne pathogens in foods, achieving more than 150 peer-reviewed publications.   Jason serves or has served on numerous committees and advisory boards during his career, including SSAFE, Consumer Brands Association, the University of Georgia's Center for Food Safety Board of Advisories and its College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean's Industry Advisory Council, USDA's Exotic Newcastle Disease Task Force, and USDA's Committee on Feasibility of "zero tolerance" for Salmonella on raw poultry. He is currently serving as Treasurer for SSAFE. He is active in professional associations, including IAFP, where he serves on several professional development groups.    Jason obtained his B.S.A. and M.S. degrees, as well as his Ph.D., from the University of Georgia, focusing in Agribusiness, Poultry Science, and Food Science and Technology, with emphases in Food Microbiology and Food Safety. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Jason [23:58] about: The evolution of his career, from food safety microbiologist to corporate business leader The development and implementation of Coca-Cola's Amplify Quality Framework, an initiative led by Jason to revamp the company's food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) programs to optimize enterprise-wide performance and growth How Jason balances both food safety and quality assurance through his leadership and with the help of his FSQA teams Initiatives Jason is working on to refresh Coca-Cola's food safety culture, and messaging and methods he uses to reinforce good food safety culture throughout the company How Jason contextualizes FSQA as an asset to business performance and growth Balancing cost optimization with FSQA efforts Words of advice for early-career food safety professionals who will be the FSQA leaders of the future. News and Resources FDA Publishes Report About On-Farm Investigations, Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley [4:24] AMR Trends can be Reversed by Decreasing Antimicrobial Use, EU Agencies Report [9:39] Researchers Call for Improved Surveillance of Yersinia, an Underestimated Threat to Food Safety [16:23] USDA Develops Egg Pasteurization Technology That Rapidly Kills 99.999 Percent of Salmonella [19:09] Register for the 2024 Food Safety Summit!Taking place May 6–9, 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois. Register before March 31 for a 10% early bird discount rate, plus use promo code “FSMatters15” for an extra 15% off registration. Yes, that's a total discount of 25%! Sponsored by:Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program  We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

In a special cross-episode of The Crop Science and The Feed Science Podcast Show, we joined Dr. Adam Fahrenholz from North Carolina State University to discuss innovative strategies in nutrient management and the impact of technology on sustainable farming practices. As we know, understanding precision agriculture and nutrient management is essential for enhancing sustainability and efficiency in the crop and feed industry. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the future of agriculture."Precision agriculture optimizes crop management through data-driven decisions, significantly enhancing nutrient use efficiency."What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:55) Introduction(03:07) Precision agriculture and nutrient management(04:59) Technology's role in agriculture(12:15) On-site storage and grain quality(18:17) Advancements in sensor technology(21:02) Precision agriculture's role in sustainable farming(35:23) The final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Adam Fahrenholz is currently an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, where he oversees the NCSU Feed Milling Program within the Department of Poultry Science. His role encompasses teaching, industry outreach, and pioneering feed manufacturing research, alongside serving as the faculty liaison to the NCSU Feed Mill Education Unit. With a focus on feed processing technology, animal performance, and the regulatory environment, the program aims at enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Holding a Ph.D., M.S, and B.S in Grain Science and Feed Science and Management from Kansas State University, Dr. Fahrenholz also offers consulting services to the feed industry, addressing manufacturing and quality control challenges.Also, catch Dr. Adam Fahrenholz as the host of "The Feed Science Podcast Show," where the brightest minds of the feed science industry share high-impact strategies and insights. Tune in to join the top 1% of the industry, keeping abreast of the latest research and trends. Explore this cutting-edge podcast for the latest in feed science innovation!The Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- KWSAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

In this episode of "The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt," we have Part 2 with our guest Dr. Deana Jones, exploring the forefront of poultry research through the lens of big data and AI. Dr. Jones shares the importance of collaborative research efforts, bringing together computational experts, data analysts, and engineers to delve into comprehensive datasets. This episode is essential for industry professionals, offering insights on the integration of research across product quality, environmental, and food safety. Tune in to discover how multidisciplinary collaborations are shaping the future of poultry nutrition and making significant impacts on the field.Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Deana Jones, director at the US National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. With over 23 years as a research scientist, Dr. Jones brings extensive expertise in poultry food safety, egg quality, and viral diseases. Her dynamic approach to poultry research has made significant impacts on industry practices and stakeholder engagement.The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- Anitox- BASF

Discover the future of poultry health with Dr. Tri Duong on 'The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Show'. Investigate how liquid smoke, along with its antimicrobial properties, is revolutionizing poultry health and nutrition. Don't miss out on these groundbreaking insights. Listen now and join the conversation in advancing poultry science!"And if you look at the components of liquid smoke, the compounds, they have a lot of antimicrobial activity..."Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Tri Duong, Technical Manager at Kerry Taste and Nutrition, and a respected former academic from Texas A&M's Poultry Science department. Dr. Duong, with his extensive background in biochemistry and personal genomics, brings a wealth of knowledge in poultry nutrition, particularly in enzymes and groundbreaking gut health solutions. His contributions stand out as a seamless blend of scientific acumen and practical innovation in the field of poultry science.The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Cargill- Anitox- BASF

We have a special episode today. I invite you to delve into the crucial topic of nitrogen correction's effect on high-protein ingredients and its appropriateness for today's broilers. Are current nutritional strategies aligning with the needs of modern poultry? Tune in to 'The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt' for this engaging discussion. "This penalty on high-protein ingredients due to nitrogen correction raises questions about its validity for modern broilers, differing from other poultry types."Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Samuel Rochell, an Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition in the Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University. Specializing in the field of poultry nutrition, Rochel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, particularly in dietary energy. His work focuses on understanding and optimizing the energy needs of modern broilers, addressing industry challenges and advancing nutritional strategies.The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Cargill* Kerry- BASF- Anitox

For years, some researchers have been sounding the alarm, about the spread of wild boars—called 'super pigs" for reasons that will become clear—on Canada's prairies. A few years ago, the situation was bad. Now it's critical. The pigs are multiplying and becoming harder to hunt or capture. They've now been seen in British Columbia and Ontario. And the US media is now reporting on the threat of Canadian super pigs. So yeah, not good.How did we end up here? How did the pigs become "super" in the first place, and what have we done about them so far? What could we do, and would it work? And what's the worst-case scenario here if we don't get their spread under control?GUEST: Dr. Ryan Brook, professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan

On this episode, Lorrie Boyer talks with Assistant Professor of Poultry Science, John Boney, about the current state of the poultry industry. John discusses trends around chicken and turkey production as well as obstacles operations face in the current climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Retired Major-General Denis Thompson, former commander of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai for 2014-17, and fellow at the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies, on the hostage release and the Israel-Hamas pause Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and Law Professor at the University of Ottawa, on Bill C-18 / Bill C-11 and potential media bailouts Ryan Brook, Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and Indigenous Land Management Institute at the University of Saskatchewan, on the exploding population of “super pigs” Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author, on Black Friday shopping and if people are cutting back this year Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Karen Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy and Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff Topics: Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion and Poilievre's terrorism comments – What do you make of the controversy over comments around the Rainbow Bridge explosion? Was Poilievre in the wrong? Thoughts on government response? Debt payments now outweigh transfer payments on health care – do you care? Do Canadians care? Do we blame the government? Windsor battery plant -- Was the controversy around bringing in foreign workers to the Windsor battery plant much ado about nothing or a justified concern? Black Friday – are you planning on shopping this year or hanging up the credit card? Christmas Shrinkflation – has it ruined your favourite treat yet? Have you noticed this in stores?

Thursday HOUR 1: As the Texans prepare for the Bengals this Sunday, the injury problems are very evident in Houston, Producer Tyler comes to the rescue with Poultry Science, & Ron "The Show" Hughley reflects on his days as a dancer.

Producer Tyler explains tenders vs wings on a Thirsty Thursday & Ron "The Show" Hughley flashes back to his days of dance class.

A new home for the UGA's next generation poultry scientists and industry leaders officially opened October 6, and August U.S. pork exports were steady compared to last year and led by another tremendous performance in Mexico.

In this episode, we had a conversation with John Rozum about his experience producing the record-breaking The Utility Expo, fueled by federal funding from historic and transformative legislation passed in 2021. In fact, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is expected to increase federal spending on infrastructure by about $550 billion over the next decade, nearly all through grants to state and local governments, which own much of the nation's infrastructure. The biennial trade show returned to Louisville, Ky., with more than 21,000 utility construction professionals from all 50 states and 60 countries. The trade show, held Sept. 26-28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, featured more than 900 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and solutions for the utility construction industry. Exhibits covered a record 1.5 million net square feet, and the event featured equipment test drives and interactive product demonstrations.  The Utility Expo is owned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, a North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide.  The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes roughly $316 billion to the economy every year. In addition to The Utility Expo, AEM also owns and produces CONEXPO-CON/AGG, The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), and the Commodity Classic. We talked about: How The Utility Expo increased attendance by 30% over its last show in 2021 and by 10% over its previous attendance record in 2019  How the biennial show grew from 1.3 to 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space The new community zone that debuted in 2023 Why the show has made its home in Louisville since 1987 What's trending in utility equipment: Sustainable equipment and accessories The state of the utility industry: Strong due to infrastructure investments, which are expected to increase in coming years And so much more! Podcast host Danica Tormohlen also shared the top five new stories from Trade Show News Network, Exhibit News Now and Corporate Event News that were published in mid September 2023. Our guest John Rozum, Senior Director, Ag & Utility Exhibitions and Events for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), is a self-described “event nerd” with more than two decades of experience leading some of the largest trade shows in the United States. He plays a critical role in the planning and execution of industry-leading trade shows such as The Utility Expo, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), as well as the Commodity Classic. Rozum is currently serving as chairperson of the Major American Trade Show Organizers (MATSO) and president of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). Rozum joined AEM in 2013 as the organization's attendee acquisition manager, and he currently serves as Show Director for The Utility Expo and IFPE. Prior to joining AEM, he worked in several sales and event management consulting roles, including more than a decade spent leading the trade show for the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. john earned a Bachelor of Science in both Ag Journalism and Poultry Science from the University of Wisconsin. Connect with him on LinkedIn here. Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Content forTarsus Group, which was recently acquired by Informa for $940 million. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News and Exhibit News Now. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event and exhibition industries. Tormohlen currently serves as a board member for Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few.   Thank you to our sponsor! Zenus What if you could prove your event is working with hard facts and learn how to make it even better? With Zenus's Ethical Vision AI, you can protect your budget and have detailed reporting. Learn how that's all possible at Zenus.AI 

In this insightful episode, we invite you to embark on an enlightening journey exploring the dynamic field of poultry science and nutrition with the distinguished Dr. Todd Applegate. Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Applegate, the University of Georgia's poultry science department is set for a historic evolution. Unravel Dr. Applegateir's captivating plans for departmental growth and what are his expectations on research in poultry nutrition for the upcoming years. Further, Dr. Applegate shares valuable insights on research in treating mycotoxins, exploring gut health within poultry, and leveraging technology to drive advances in poultry nutrition.Meet the guest: Dr. Todd ApplegateExperienceDepartment Head and R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Chair in Poultry Science at Auburn of GeorgiaBackgroundPh.D, Animal Science (The Ohio State University)M.S., Animal Science (Iowa State University)B.S., Animal Science (Iowa State University)Connect with the guest!The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Cargill- Kerry- Anitox

Marcus and Will dive deeper into the literature surrounding the potential impacts of feeding on wild turkeys. Join as they discuss the data on risks of feeding across species, predation, pathogens, and contaminants and what we can do to mitigate these risks for turkeys moving forward.   Resources: Cooper, S. M., & Ginnett, T. F. (2000). Potential effects of supplemental feeding of deer on nest predation. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 660-666. Dale, L. L. (2014). Potential for aflatoxicosis in northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) exposed to contaminated grain at feeding stations (Doctoral dissertation, Oklahoma State University). Dale, L. L., O'Connell, T. J., & Elmore, D. (2015). Aflatoxins in wildlife feed: Know how to protect wildlife. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Eckert, K. D., Keiter, D. A., & Beasley, J. C. (2019). Animal visitation to wild pig (Sus scrofa) wallows and implications for disease transmission. Journal of wildlife diseases, 55(2), 488-493. Godbois, I. A., Conner, L. M., & Warren, R. J. (2004). Space‐use patterns of bobcats relative to supplemental feeding of northern bobwhites. The Journal of wildlife management, 68(3), 514-518. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Strickland, B. K., & Brookshire, W. C. (2022). Identifying aflatoxin exposure risk from supplemental feeding of deer. The Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 58(2), 384-388. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Brookshire, W. C., & Strickland, B. K. (2022). Analysis of supplemental wildlife feeding in Mississippi and environmental gastrointestinal parasite load. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 995437. Monson, M. S., Coulombe, R. A., & Reed, K. M. (2015). Aflatoxicosis: Lessons from toxicity and responses to aflatoxin B1 in poultry. Agriculture, 5(3), 742-777. Moore, D. L., Henke, S. E., Fedynich, A. M., & Laurenz, J. C. (2019). The effect of aflatoxin on adaptive immune function in birds. Aflatoxins and wildlife, 155-180. Murray, M. H., Becker, D. J., Hall, R. J., & Hernandez, S. M. (2016). Wildlife health and supplemental feeding: a review and management recommendations. Biological Conservation, 204, 163-174. Pickova, D., Ostry, V., Toman, J., & Malir, F. (2021). Aflatoxins: History, significant milestones, recent data on their toxicity and ways to mitigation. Toxins, 13(6), 399. Rauber, R. H., Dilkin, P., Giacomini, L. Z., de Almeida, C. A., & Mallmann, C. A. (2007). Performance of turkey poults fed different doses of aflatoxins in the diet. Poultry Science, 86(8), 1620-1624. Sorensen, A., van Beest, F. M., & Brook, R. K. (2014). Impacts of wildlife baiting and supplemental feeding on infectious disease transmission risk: a synthesis of knowledge. Preventive veterinary medicine, 113(4), 356-363. Quist, C. F., Bounous, D. I., Kilburn, J. V., Nettles, V. F., & Wyatt, R. D. (2000). The effect of dietary aflatoxin on wild turkey poults. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 36(3), 436-444.   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Marcus and Will dive deeper into the literature surrounding the potential impacts of feeding on wild turkeys. Join as they discuss the data on risks of feeding across species, predation, pathogens, and contaminants and what we can do to mitigate these risks for turkeys moving forward.   Resources: Cooper, S. M., & Ginnett, T. F. (2000). Potential effects of supplemental feeding of deer on nest predation. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 660-666. Dale, L. L. (2014). Potential for aflatoxicosis in northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) exposed to contaminated grain at feeding stations (Doctoral dissertation, Oklahoma State University). Dale, L. L., O'Connell, T. J., & Elmore, D. (2015). Aflatoxins in wildlife feed: Know how to protect wildlife. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Eckert, K. D., Keiter, D. A., & Beasley, J. C. (2019). Animal visitation to wild pig (Sus scrofa) wallows and implications for disease transmission. Journal of wildlife diseases, 55(2), 488-493. Godbois, I. A., Conner, L. M., & Warren, R. J. (2004). Space‐use patterns of bobcats relative to supplemental feeding of northern bobwhites. The Journal of wildlife management, 68(3), 514-518. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Strickland, B. K., & Brookshire, W. C. (2022). Identifying aflatoxin exposure risk from supplemental feeding of deer. The Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 58(2), 384-388. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Brookshire, W. C., & Strickland, B. K. (2022). Analysis of supplemental wildlife feeding in Mississippi and environmental gastrointestinal parasite load. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 995437. Monson, M. S., Coulombe, R. A., & Reed, K. M. (2015). Aflatoxicosis: Lessons from toxicity and responses to aflatoxin B1 in poultry. Agriculture, 5(3), 742-777. Moore, D. L., Henke, S. E., Fedynich, A. M., & Laurenz, J. C. (2019). The effect of aflatoxin on adaptive immune function in birds. Aflatoxins and wildlife, 155-180. Murray, M. H., Becker, D. J., Hall, R. J., & Hernandez, S. M. (2016). Wildlife health and supplemental feeding: a review and management recommendations. Biological Conservation, 204, 163-174. Pickova, D., Ostry, V., Toman, J., & Malir, F. (2021). Aflatoxins: History, significant milestones, recent data on their toxicity and ways to mitigation. Toxins, 13(6), 399. Rauber, R. H., Dilkin, P., Giacomini, L. Z., de Almeida, C. A., & Mallmann, C. A. (2007). Performance of turkey poults fed different doses of aflatoxins in the diet. Poultry Science, 86(8), 1620-1624. Sorensen, A., van Beest, F. M., & Brook, R. K. (2014). Impacts of wildlife baiting and supplemental feeding on infectious disease transmission risk: a synthesis of knowledge. Preventive veterinary medicine, 113(4), 356-363. Quist, C. F., Bounous, D. I., Kilburn, J. V., Nettles, V. F., & Wyatt, R. D. (2000). The effect of dietary aflatoxin on wild turkey poults. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 36(3), 436-444.   Dr. Marcus Lashley (@DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile) Dr. Will Gulsby (@dr_will_gulsby) (Academic Profile) Turkeys for Tomorrow (@turkeysfortomorrow)  UF DEER Lab (@ufdeerlab) (YouTube)   Watch these podcasts on YouTube: Wild Turkey Science YouTube   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.  Help us help turkeys by rating this podcast and sharing it with your friends and family.    Music by Dr. David Mason & Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Guests: Emmillie Boot and Dr. Ramon Malheiros, North Carolina State University; Catherine Fudge, University of Georgia; Dr. Lisa Bielke, North Carolina State University; Kyle Venter, University of Pretoria; Letecia Orellana Galindo, Auburn University; and Dr. Ken Bielke, Mississippi State University; Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia, PA; Cara Cash and Dr. Giri Athrey, Texas A&M University.Today's episode was filmed at the 2023 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA and is the second podcast of two from PSA. Balchem's technical team chose abstracts of interest from the meeting and those researchers are our guests today. We kick off the show with Emmillie Boot and Dr. Ramon Malheiros from North Carolina State University. Emmillie's research compared bell drinkers and gender-specific (different lines for roosters and hens) nipple-type drinkers for broiler breeders. She looked at the differences between egg production, egg fertility, and rooster fertility between nipple drinker lines and bell drinker lines. The major takeaway was that egg fertility was higher in the nipple drinker lines at the end of the flock cycle. (01:46)Emmillie's abstract is titled: “Comparison of bell drinkers and gender-specific nipple type drinkers, without catch cups, on broiler breeder fertility and egg production”Our next guest is Catherine Fudge from the University of Georgia. Catherine is working to develop a histomoniasis infectious model for broiler breeders. Her lab is an Extension lab and a grower made an interesting observation that whenever he would place cedar shavings in his house, he noticed a drop in his insect population, and insects carry histomoniasis into chicken or turkey houses by way of a vector. Catherine began to evaluate this via benchtop experiments investigating the ability of cedar shavings and cedar extract to repel darkling beetles. (07:20)Catherine's abstract is titled: “Evaluation of cedar products against Histomonas meleagridis in vitro”Next up is Dr. Lisa Bielke from North Carolina State University. Dr. Bielke presented research about the use of feed additives such as probiotics, symbiotics, organic acids, or essential oils as a way to prevent disease in poultry with the result being less antibiotic use. She emphasized that if birds are sick, and antibiotics are needed, then the birds should be treated with antibiotics, but that prevention is also key to bird health. (15:18)Lisa's abstract is titled: “Role of Feed Additives for Improving Health and Controlling Disease in Poultry”Our fourth guest is Kyle Venter from the University of Pretoria. His research focuses on reducing dependence on rock phosphate by improving the digestibility of phosphorus in feed ingredients. Kyle pointed out that once phosphorus digestibility has been maximized from the diet, then one should formulate to the bird's actual calcium and phosphorus requirements on a digestible basis, rather than using a total calcium, available phosphorus system. (23:12)Kyle's abstract is titled: “Evaluating the efficacy of three commercial phytase enzymes based on broiler performance and production economics” Next in the lineup are Leticia Orellana Galindo from Auburn University, and Dr. Ken Bielke from Mississippi State University. Their research evaluates egg translucency and color intensity with egg quality parameters. Hatchability is a major issue in the broiler industry and previous research found that less translucent eggs had higher hatchability and darker color intensity eggs also had higher hatchability. In this abstract, Leticia evaluated the relationship between translucency and color intensity with internal and external egg quality parameters. (31:05)Letecia's abstract is titled: “Relationship between eggshell translucency and color intensity with egg quality parameters on broiler eggs”When in Philadelphia, what better guest to have than Dr. Benjamin Franklin? Ben tells us about his scientific research regarding electricity and lightning and gives a perspective on agriculture in his day. (45:23)Our final guests are Cara Cash and Dr. Giri Athrey from Texas A&M University. Cara's research is data analysis based and she modeled the impact that decreasing broiler breeder fertility could have on broiler production, the climate, and the economy. Her model predicts that declining fertility could result in large increases in the amount of feed required for broiler production and the amount of greenhouse gasses created by broiler production. (49:14)Cara's abstract is titled: “The Effects of Broiler Breeder Fertility on Global Food Security”Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of the Real Science Exchange! If you want one of our new Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll get a shirt in the mail to you.

Guests:  Andy Vance, PSA; Dr. John Halley, J. Halley Poultry Consulting; Addison Elstner, Texas A&M University; Dr. Chasity Pender, DSM Nutritional Products; Dr. Valentina Caputi, USDA-ARS Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit; and Dimitri Malheiros and Dr. Ken Anderson, North Carolina State UniversityToday's episode was filmed at the 2023 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Balchem's technical team chose abstracts of interest from the meeting and those researchers are our guests today. We kick off the show with Andy Vance, Executive Director of the Poultry Science Association. Andy speaks to the growth of the conference, the presentations and attendance and reinforces that the Poultry Science Association exists to advance science in the poultry industry. (01:20)Our second guest is Dr. John Halley with J. Halley Poultry Consulting. John conducted an industry survey about how companies handle data. Are companies digitizing data or just staying with what they've been doing? John's presentation covered how data flows through poultry companies today, as well as where we may be going in the future. (05:56)John's abstract was titled: “Current Data Insights and Practices for a Poultry Nutritionist”Next on the guest roster is Addison Elstner from Texas A&M University. Addison's research objective was to use a different basal diet than traditional corn and soy to stress birds with high inclusions of other cereal grains. This effort was to create a preliminary model of different cereal diets and their impact on intestinal health, performance and animal welfare. This preliminary work builds a foundation for the addition of feed additives and enzymes to those nontraditional diets in the future. (12:04)Addison's abstract was titled: “Phase ingredients change in the diet formulation as a possible model to test feed additive efficacy in broiler chickens” Our fourth guest is Dr. Chasity Pender from DSM Nutritional Products. Her abstract presented data compiled over the past year for vitamin A recovery levels. The DSM internal laboratory had samples of broiler, broiler breeder vitamin premixes, and broiler and broiler breeder feeds. With those samples, they measured vitamin A recovery levels and evaluated the variation in the different feedstuffs. (15:09)Chastity's abstract was titled: “Evaluation of Vitamin A Recoveries in Broiler and Broiler Breeder Premixes and Finished Feeds”The next guest in our lineup is Dr. Valentina Caputi with the USDA-ARS Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas.The main objective of her research is to look for alternatives to antibiotics to fight the carriage of foodborne pathogens in the poultry industry. Dr. Caputi's specific expertise is the study of the enteric nervous system, which is the nervous system that is intrinsic on the gut wall and is distributed throughout the overall gastrointestinal tract. Her abstract evaluated how heat stress during the pre-harvest stage of poultry production affects the enteric nervous system, the intestinal microbiota, and overall gut health and how this can predispose the animal to be susceptible to colonization by a food pathogen, such as salmonella or campylobacter. (21:34)Valentina's abstract was titled: “Heat stress induces regional-dependent modulation of aquaporin 4 expression in the enteric nervous system of broiler chickens”Lastly, we are joined by Dimitri Malheiros and Dr. Ken Anderson, from North Carolina State University. Dimitri's research assessed cage densities during the pullet rearing phase. While other previous studies focused on increased stocking densities, Dimitri and Dr. Anderson wanted to focus on lower stocking densities to evaluate if pullet welfare would be improved in less dense cages. (32:42)Dimitri's abstract was titled: “Influence of cage rearing density on pullet growth parameters and fearfulness.”Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the additional highlights from the 2023 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in future podcast episodes. If you want one of our new Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll get a shirt in the mail to you.

To reduce the presence of pathogenic bacteria, poultry feed can be pelleted at high temperatures and extended times. However, as conditioning temperature and time increase, amino acid conformation may change, thus reducing its digestibility and consequently affecting bird performance. In this episode, Dr. Joe Moritz discusses a study he worked on to evaluate increased conditioning temperatures and exposure time during the pelleting process by using a hygienizer (hygienic pelleting). The study considered diets that varied in digestible lysine and corresponding amino acid ratios on starter broiler performance, as well as apparent ileal amino acid digestibility and requirement.Meet the guest: Dr. Joe MoritzExperienceCurrent: Professor of Poultry Science and State Extension Specialist at West Virginia UniversityBackgroundPh.D., Feed Manufacture and Animal Nutrition (Kansas State University)M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (Ohio State University)B.A., Biology (Washington & Jefferson College)Connect with the guest!The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Anitox- Cargill- Kerry

Welcome to the Poultry Nutrition Black Belt Podcast. Today, we are introduced to a new host who will be accompanying us along our ongoing series, Dr. Pratima Adhikari. In this episode, we engage in a fun and insightful conversation, discussing various aspects of Dr. Adhikari's expertise and research, such as her experience in layer nutrition and her groundbreaking projects in the field.Meet the guest: Dr. Pratima AdhikariExperienceCurrent: Associate Professor at Mississippi State UniversityPast: Graduate Research Assistant at the University of GeorgiaBackgroundPh.D., Poultry Science (the University of Georgia)M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (the University of Manitoba)Connect with the guest!The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Anitox- Cargill- Kerry

Productive Energy, also known as Arkansas NE, is a way of more efficiently influencing performance, breast meat yield and even the economics and sustainability of broiler production, say  researchers.It is thought to be the only energy system that can significantly predict the feed conversion ratio and feed intake for broilers. It's a way of looking at what happens in the bird in terms of body composition.Research is underway at the University of Arkansas looking at the area of productive energy, and to date they have found very interesting results that indicated perhaps a change may be needed in how broiler diets are formulated. Joining us from the Poultry Science Assn annual meeting in Philadelphia is Diego Martinez from University of Arkansas. Martinez is Program Associate in Dr. Craig Coon's poultry nutrition lab at the University of Arkansas.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting the website at UnitedANH.com.For more information, on this and other topics, we invite you to visit our websites - www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com. While you are there be sure to check out our digital editions and our new Feedstuffs 365 platform. 

Join me as I sit down to chat with six Poultry Science students about the role FFA played in their lives and their future plans. Connect with today's guests: @amya.hodges @kaileykulhanek @kirby.richardson04 @reagan._b @y_kasey @whatabella_2113 Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS15 at checkout ⁠https://www.strayhorn.com⁠  ------------------------------------------------ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.agchicks.net/shop⁠⁠ ⁠  ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://agchicks.net⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/agchicks⁠⁠ ⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/agchicks⁠⁠ ⁠  YouTube: ⁠⁠   ⁠   / agchicks ⁠⁠  ⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agchicks/support

Steven A. Lyon, Ph.D., is the Director of Food Safety–Field Operations at Chick-Fil-A Inc. He has been with Chick-fil-A since 2009, leading various food safety and animal welfare initiatives. His current role is centered on control of foodborne and respiratory diseases within the enterprise. He has held several roles encompassing supply chain food safety; product safety; restaurant procedure; kitchen design reviews, solutions, and innovations; animal welfare; and regulatory compliance. Prior to Chick-fil-A, he was with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for seven years, where he worked on several projects involving antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and surveillance programs aimed at protecting public health from emerging foodborne pathogens. His work has been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and magazines associated with poultry production. Dr. Lyon holds a B.S. degree in Poultry Science, an M.S. degree in Microbiology, and a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, all from the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Lyon [22:18] about: His scope of work in food safety for field operations at Chick-Fil-A, and how various teams across the organization work together to ensure the company's overall food safety Achievements in food safety during his 14 years at Chick-Fil-A, spanning supplier requirements, the produce program, digital solutions, and other areas The work of Chick-Fil-A's innovation centers, especially regarding machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), and the company's five-step innovation process Chick-Fil-A's efforts to leverage AI and digital systems for improved risk modeling, hygiene monitoring, health self-assessments, and restrictive scheduling Trends in AMR mitigation and awareness he has witnessed since his time at USDA, and how Chick-Fil-A strives to be a steward of responsible agricultural antibiotic use in its own supply chain How labor challenges, the effects of climate change, and regulatory changes are affecting food safety within foodservice The importance of food safety culture, and how to prioritize its value for corporate leaders. News and Resources Cronobacter to be Added to the List of Nationally Notifiable Diseases [3:17] Latest Update on FDA Human Foods Reorganization Reveals Major Changes to ORA [4:49] USDA-FSIS Updates Guidance for Controlling Listeria in Delis [11:26] Pseudomonas Biofilms Pose Food Safety Threat by Aiding Listeria Survival in Processing Environments [12:35] FDA Releases FSMA 204 FAQs, Tools, Resources [15:57] Pesticide Residues Top EU Food Safety Alerts for 2022, a Record Year for Notifications [17:41] We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

When it comes to fibrous diets, exogenous enzymes (like xylanase) are crucial for improving nutrient utilization and enhancing broiler growth performance. Additionally, xylooligosaccharides are currently being studied as potential prebiotics that provide several beneficial effects, such as stimulating the immune system and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in chickens. In today's episode, I talk to Dr. Amit Singh about his work providing broilers with different levels of this enzyme and prebiotic, its potential interaction, and the effects on the performance and microbiome diversity of broilers.Meet the guest: Dr. Amit Kumar SinghExperienceCurrent: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia Past: roles in poultry feed industries in Nepal; roles in quality and production control in a feed mill; independent veterinarian for the contact farmers of feed companiesBackgroundPh.D., Nutrition (the University of Hawaii)M.Sc., Animal Science (the University of Hawaii)Bachelor's degree of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (Tribhuvan University)Connect with the guest!Visit us at poultrypodcastshow.com/nutritionblackbelt

Dr. Greg Penner from the Dept. of Animal and Poultry Science returns as my podcast guest this week.  Greg is discussing some of his latest research efforts on the effects of high sulphate water on cattle performance and how we can mitigate some of the subclinical effects such as copper deficiency in high sulphate water situations.00:00 – 2:00   Welcome and Introductions 2:01 – 5:21   Where and when do we see high sulphates?5:23 – 7:01   Polioencephalomalacia – nervous disease caused by high sulphates7:02 –   9:25 Subclinical effects of high sulphates9:26 – 11:32 Current guidelines for high sulphate levels11:33 - 17:18 Describing results of a trial where high sulphate water was given to cattle17:19 – 24:25 An attempt to mitigate high sulphates with Bismuth subsalicylate24:26 - 27:38   Evaluating mineral strategies to mitigate the low copper caused by high sulphates27:39 – 30:07   Next steps in future research30:08 – 32:42   Recommendations for producers with high sulphate water or feed32:43- 33:52   Wrap up

Dr. Pixley is an Arkansas native and grew up on a poultry, beef, and dairy farm in the state's northwest corner. He attended the University of Arkansas and completed a bachelor's degree in biological engineering after completing his master's and doctorate in Poultry Science. During his Ph.D., he worked with two professors from the University of Arkansas to build a start-up company to market some of the technologies developed during his graduate career. Dr. Pixley now works with Novozymes as a senior manager in the animal health and nutrition division. In this episode, he will share some of his experiences with probiotics and some insights into the past, present, and future possibilities of probiotics as they relate to the poultry industry.

Bill Potter, Ph.D. is a Technical Advisor at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Potter received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas, as well as a B.S. degree in Animal Science and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University. His areas of expertise include food safety, food quality, and pathogen intervention technologies. Nikki Shariat, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center in the Department of Population Health at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Vanderbilt University and a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the University of East Anglia in the UK. She is listed as an author or co-author on more than 40 published scientific papers, and is also the author of a book chapter in Salmonella: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology). In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Potter and Dr. Shariat [2:06] about: Industry and regulatory efforts to reduce Salmonella in poultry, including USDA's Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products Ongoing work to identify the sources of, and mitigation strategies for, the top three Salmonella serotypes of concern Measuring the impact of pre-harvest interventions for Salmonella serotypes of concern The usefulness of Salmonella quantification  Short- and long-term drivers for industry to improve Salmonella controls, especially to meet the requirements of USDA's Proposed Regulatory Framework Sponsored by: Elanco We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro from the Dept. of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan is my guest this week.  He has been researching the impacts of ergot in feed sources on cattle performance and he will discuss the levels of ergot that are safe for cattle, their impacts on cattle health, welfare and performance as well as how to test for and deal with feeds that might be high in ergot.00:00 - 01:50  Introduction01:51 - 02:54  What is ergot?02:55 - 04:55  How to identify ergot in feed sources04:56 - 07:30  Ergot and climatic conditions07:31 - 08:39  Clinical effects of ergot alkaloids08:40 - 09:36  Fescue toxicity vs Ergot toxicity09:37 - 11:04  Effects of ergot on rumen function?11:05 - 15:20  A clinical trial on the effects of ergot on cattle15:21 - 17:51  Effects on the animals in the trial17:52 - 21:06  The heat stress effect21:07 - 22:44  Effects on performance22:45 - 23:56  What levels of ergot are safe?23:57 - 29:22  Recommendations for dealing with ergot contaminated feeds29:33 - 30:52  Wrap up and conclusions

To get a taste of the discussions happening at the 2022 Food Safety Summit, we spoke face-to-face with Michael (Mike) Taylor, J.D., Board Member Emeritus at Stop Foodborne Illness and the 2023 Recipient of Food Safety Magazine's Distinguished Service Award; Steve Ardaugh, CEO and Founder of Eagle Protect; Mindy Brashears, Ph.D., Professor of Food Safety and Public Health at Texas Tech University; and Harshavardhan Thippareddi, Ph.D., John Bekkers Professor of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with: Mike Taylor [31:51] about his achievements and learnings during his career, and words of advice to the next generation of food safety professionals Steve Ardagh [53:55] about the hidden threat of glove contamination Dr. Mindy Brashears [1:02:50] and Dr. Harshavardhan Thippareddi [1:21:49] about Salmonella controls in poultry establishments, USDA's related Proposed Regulatory Framework, and the professors' respective work to advance food safety Bailey Dahlquist [1:11:34] about retail food safety optimization using technology. News and Resources: FSS 2023: Risk Culture—How to Balance Risks for the Safety of Consumers, Team Members, and the EnvironmentFSS 2023: Q&A with Regulators and Advisory Groups FSS 2023: Legal Insights to Sharpen Your Food Safety Focus—and Stay Out of the Courtroom! Over 1,200 Food Safety Professionals Gather in Person and Another 1,500 Online for the 25th Annual Food Safety Summit Donate to Stop Foodborne Illness Sponsored by: Eagle Protect and Crunchtime We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com  

In the 1940s the U.S. Department of Agriculture and A&P supermarkets teamed up to hold a contest to see who could breed the meatiest, most efficient, most visually appealing chicken.  Research: Audio Productions inc. “The Chicken of Tomorrow.” Documentary. (1948). Boyd, William. “Making Meat: Science, Technology, and American Poultry Production.” Technology and Culture , Oct., 2001, Vol. 42, No. 4 (Oct., 2001). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25147798 Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Robert Bakewell". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Jan. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Robert-Bakewell. Accessed 21 April 2023. Bugos, Glenn E. “Intellectual Property Protection in the American Chicken-Breeding Industry.” The Business History Review , Spring, 1992, Vol. 66, No. 1. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3117055 Cook, Robert E. et al. “How Chicken on a Sunday Became an Anyday Treat.” USDA. 1975. https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/catalog/CAIN769013731 Cornell University. “Backyard Revival: American Heritage Poultry.” https://exhibits.library.cornell.edu/backyard-revival-american-heritage-poultry Elfick, Dominic. “A Brief History of Broiler Selection: How Chicken Became a Global Food Phenomenon in 50 Years.” Aviagen. http://en.aviagen.com/assets/Sustainability/50-Years-of-Selection-Article-final.pdf Horowitz, Roger. “Making the Chicken of Tomorrow: Reworking Poultry as Commodities and as Creatures, 1945-1990.” From “Industrializing Organisms.” Susan R. Schrepfer and Philip Scranton, editors. Routledge. 2003. Killgrove, Kristina. “Ancient DNA Explains How Chickens Got To The Americas.” Forbes. 11/23/2017. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2017/11/23/ancient-dna-explains-how-chickens-got-to-the-americas/ Laatsch, David R. “The ‘Chicken of Tomorrow.'” University of Wisconsin-Madison. Livestock Division of Extension. https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/the-chicken-of-tomorrow/ Long, Tom. “Henry Saglio; his breeding knowhow changed poultry industry.” Boston.com. 12/26/2003. http://archive.boston.com/news/globe/obituaries/articles/2003/12/16/henry_saglio_his_breeding_knowhow_changed_poultry_industry/ McKenna, Maryn. “The Surprising Origin of Chicken as a Dietary Staple.” National Geographic. 5/1/2018. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/poultry-food-production-agriculture-mckenna Peters, Joris et al. “The biocultural origins and dispersal of domestic chickens.” PNAS. Vol. 119, No. 24. June 2022. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2121978119 Short, Michael. “Delmarva's $4.8 Billion Chicken Industry Was Accidentally Hatched 100 Years Ago.” Lancaster Farming. 2/19/2023. https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/poultry/delmarva-s-4-8-billion-chicken-industry-was-accidentally-hatched-100-years-ago/article_36af9702-f119-51d1-a122-aee4b78955ce.html Shrader H.L. “The Chicken-of-Tomorrow Program; Its Influence on ‘Meat-Type' Poultry Production.” Poultry Science. Volume 31, Issue 1, 1 January 1952, Pages 3-10. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119513013 Wiehoff, Dale. “How the Chicken of Tomorrow became the Chicken of the World.” Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. 3/26/2013. https://www.iatp.org/blog/201303/how-the-chicken-of-tomorrow-became-the-chicken-of-the-world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Dr Rebecca Gounaris, poultry specialist, joins us to talk about the great chicken food conspiracy of 2023. We cover the basic of the hen's reproductive system including how and why she does or does not lay eggs. We discuss nutrition, protein needs, and the consequences of not feeding your chickens a balanced diet.Dr Rebecca GounarisPleasantville Animal Hospital of Fallstonhttps://pahfallston.com/Dr Rebecca on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/beccawithchickens/?hl=enAvian Reproductive System - FemaleDr Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentuckyhttps://poultry.extension.org/articles/poultry-anatomy/avian-reproductive-female/Eggshell Quality as Influenced by Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Source, and Photoperiod.  Journal of Poultry Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, 1987https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119526992Discontinuities in understanding follicular development, the ovulatory cycle and the oviposition cycles in the hen: Advances, opportunities, slow downs, and complete stops.  Frontiers in Physiology  Scanes, Colin. Department of Biological Science, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United Stateshttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.1023528/fullCWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesCWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the showSupport the show

Dr. Alissa Welsher is Associate Senior Consultant at Elanco Poultry Food Safety. Dr. Welsher received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as an M.S. degree in Poultry Science and a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. Her area of expertise is molecular physiology, and she specializes in heat stress and gut health. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Welsher about: Why a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is crucial in a poultry processing plant Why it is important, at the farm level, to consider pests that carry foodborne pathogens upstream, and the types of pests that carry foodborne pathogens Pathogens that cause problems in poultry houses Why producers should prioritize IPM as an important part of food safety programs Strategies to minimize the spread of pathogens and disease from pests throughout farms How producers can reevaluate IPMs in response to resistance issues Best practices for processors to manage resistance How Elanco's Food Safety team can help poultry producers develop an IPM program to address food safety concerns Where listeners can learn more about Elanco and its solutions for developing an IPM program. Sponsored by: Elanco We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

In Ep. 85, we'll learn how Dr. Sukumaran and his students at Mississippi State's Department of Poultry Science focus on developing successful strategies aimed at reducing bacterial pathogens in poultry meat products. Sukumaran's current focus also includes helping poultry processors through workshops and training sessions that promote best practices in their operations. He notes that processors are doing more to prevent contamination from such pathogens as Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli than even a decade ago. He also suggests that the industry establish constant monitoring programs and upgrades in order to produce the safest food products possible for consumers.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Ross and Dr. Alexandra Weaver to dicuss the new meta-analysis recently published in Poultry Science. This study investigates the effects of mycotoxins on broiler performance, livability, and environmental sustainability, as well as the positive effect of yeast cell wall extract supplementation during a mycotoxin challenge. 

With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases coming down in the last few months in the United States, it was important to take an overall look at what happened with the virus at the beginning of 2022. The HPAI discussion for this episode of the MEAT+POULTRY podcast was with Matthew Koci, a professor in NC State University's Prestage Department of Poultry Science who studies virology and immunology. Koci details the impact wild birds had on many of the HPAI cases this year and how different states handled outbreaks. He also examines the difficulties of figuring out where the virus was within the country and what went into coordinating responses between the US Department of Agriculture and the local state animal health officials. Koci lays out some historical touch points for HPAI and how it helps deal with all diseases in the poultry industry. Later, Koci considers what North Carolina State does to try to help with HPAI and he discusses his background in infectious diseases. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/meatpoultry-podcast/message

Dr. Daniel Columbus is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan and a Research Scientist of Nutrition at Prairie Swine Centre. In this episode, Dr. Columbus talks about how nutrition affects pig health. Have you watched it? Please, share your thoughts on that with us! *Watch the full episode: https://www.swinecampus.com/blog ------------- The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Zinpro (https://zinpro.com/) - Gestal (http://jygatech.com/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/) - Genesus (https://www.genesus.com/) - Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/swine/) Give us a Rating & Review - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1460280128

Dr. Charles Hofacre is the Principal at The Southern Poultry Research Group, a private contract research company, which he established with his wife in 2013. Previously, he worked in industry for a number of years before becoming a professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Population Health and serving as Director of Clinical Services for the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center. Dr. Hofacre also served as the Executive Vice President of the the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP). Dr. Hofacre received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, as well as Master's degree in Avian Medicine and a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medical Microbiology from the University of Georgia. Bill Potter has spent three decades leading food safety initiatives in the poultry industry. Currently, Bill is a Food Safety Technical Advisor at Elanco Animal Health, where he helps clients optimize their pre-harvest and plant interventions.  Previously, Bill held strategic leadership roles in poultry food safety, quality, and technical services at George's Inc., ConAgra Poultry, and Advance Food Company. He has chaired the National Chicken Council Technical and Regulatory Committee and has been active in the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).  Bill obtained a degree in Animal Science and a Master's in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, as well as a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Hofacre and Dr. Potter about: The meaning and importance of a multi-hurdle approach to controlling Salmonella in poultry The different pre-harvest intervention strategies that companies can utilize in poultry production Salmonella controls for processors using a “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) program Ideas on how to integrate quantitative Salmonella measurements in pre-harvest and processing The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) renewed focus on reducing Salmonella in poultry The Salmonella 360° website and its emphasis on a multi-hurdle approach to controlling the pathogen in poultry Controlling pathogens other than Salmonella by employing best practices for pre-harvest management and other tactics Elanco's efforts to help companies respond to USDA's focus on reducing Salmonella in poultry.   Sponsored by: ELANCO    We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

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In this week's episode we spotlight the fairy tale Hedemora chicken, discuss failure to thrive in chicks, and chat with UK breeder Kate Whyld about keeping ultra rare breed chickens and working on an MA in Poultry Science from Edinburgh University. We also share our recipe for fresh and delicious strawberry mousse, and provide some retail therapy from Chewy!Our sponsor, Grubbly Farms, is offering our listeners 25% off your purchase for first time buyers! That's a fantastic value! This offer does not apply to subscriptions and cannot be used with any other discounts. Click here for our affiliate link and use our code COFFEELADIES25 to get your discount.Chicken Luv Box -  use CWTCL50 for 50% off your first box!https://www.chickenluv.com/Hedemora Chicken - Greenfire Farmhttps://greenfirefarms.com/hedemora.htmlHedemora Chicken - Sugar Feather Farmhttps://www.sugar-feather.com/product/hedemora-chicken/Strong Animals Chicken Essentialshttps://www.getstronganimals.com/Kate Whyld - Hens on Oxneyhttps://hensonoxney.co.uk/Hens on Oxney Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hensonoxney/?hl=enHens on Oxney Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hensonoxney/Poly Vi Solhttps://amzn.to/3LCGoOfAs Amazon affiliates, we receive a small commission from purchases of the item above.Strawberry Moussehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/farm-fresh-egg-recipes/strawberry-mousse/Chewyhttps://www.chewy.com/s?query=chickens&nav-submit-button=CWTCL Websitehttps://coffeewiththechickenladies.com/CWTCL Etsy Shophttps://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeWChickenLadiesCWTCL Amazon Recommendationshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/coffeewiththechickenladiesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/coffeewiththechickenladies)

In Ep. 48 of MeatingPod, we're talking poultry meat quality, food safety, bird stunning systems and animal welfare with Dr. Dianna Bourassa, assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University.

In Ep. 37 of MeatingPod, we're talking poultry quality, safety and processing productivity with Dr. Harsha Thippareddi, John Bekkers Professor in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia. We touch on just a few of Harsha's latest research projects and findings, and get his take on where poultry science is headed and what that means in terms of profitability and long-term sustainability for the poultry industry.

When you think about improving nutrition, you typically measure your success with growth performance, but that should not always be the only goal. Today Dr. Laura Greiner talks with Dr. Dan Columbus about how nutrition affects pig health and how we should formulate our diets differently when faced with certain health challenges. Nutrient uptake can be altered during a disease outbreak, and adapting the diet to overcome this challenge is essential for maximizing production. "

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we have an interesting discussion with Bill Potter, Food Safety Technical Advisor, at Elanco Animal Health about a very important topic for the poultry industry—pre-harvest intervention strategies for poultry production. Bill Potter is a poultry industry veteran, who has spent 28 years solving food safety problems in the poultry industry. Currently, Bill is the Food Safety Technical Advisor at Elanco Animal Health where he helps clients optimize their pre-harvest and plant interventions. Previously, Bill held senior food safety roles at numerous poultry processors including, George's, ConAgra Poultry, and Advance Food Company. He has served as Chairman of the National Chicken Council Technical and Regulatory Committee and is an active member of both the Arkansas Association of Food Protection and IAFP. Bill has an undergraduate degree in Animal Science and an MBA from Texas A&M University and a master's and Ph.D. in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas. In this BONUS episode of Food Safety Matters we speak to Bill about: Primary food safety challenges in poultry production The food safety interventions are needed at the live animal stage and throughout processing Pre-harvest intervention strategies that can be implemented on the live side to control Salmonella Reasons to consider a Salmonella vaccine program What autogenous vaccines are and why a producer might want to consider using them Research studies and data that show the potential ROI of implementing a Salmonella vaccine The essential components of a well-planned and comprehensive food safety program in poultry production The risk of Campylobacter contamination in poultry production How Elanco help producers with their food safety program Poultry food safety regulations that you believe are likely to change in the future Sponsored by:Elanco References:  Salmonella 360° The State of Salmonella in the Poultry Industry

Part 2 of 2 on defining pellet quality with Dr. Joe Moritz, Professor of Poultry Science.

Part 1 of 2 on defining pellet quality with Dr. Joe Moritz, Professor of Poultry Science. 

Welcome to Ep. 25 of MeatingPod, where we're talking the marriage of culinary arts and food science known as culinology and poultry processing food safety with Dr. John Marcy, professor and poultry processing extension specialist with the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now, some trivia. Did you know that Blake Rodgers of Cranston, R.I. once held the record for most high-fives in a 24-hour period? He was able to get 3,131 at the Dunkin' Donuts center. Unfortunately he was beaten by an Australian who received 14,607 in the same time. It's Friday and almost the weekend. Tomorrow, The Green Stitch: knitting community together is a creative outreach project that uses simple crafts such as sewing and knitting as a vehicle to engage the community while bringing environmental awareness to topics that are specific to Southern RI. They have partnered with the Rhode Island Natural History Survey and Save the Bay to bring in guest speakers and to do a craft. Head over to the Saugatucket Park facebook page to find out more. Next, We're continuing our series of great weekend hikes in and around Westerly. Find a quiet spot to go for a hike with the Westerly Land Trust. Whether you head to the Avondale Farm Preserve, Barlow Nature Preserve, or other great places to take a walk, you can find maps and directions at westerlylandtrust.org. Lastly, it's a new year and we've seen just how important journalism is over the past few years. Remember that reporting the local news is an important part of what it means to live here. Head over to Westerlysun.com and help us tell the stories of our community each and every day. Digital access starts at just 50 cents a day and makes all the difference in the world. Are you interested in a new opportunity? Look no further, we're here again with another new job listing. Today's posting comes from the US Customs and Border Protection. They're looking for full-time border patrol agents. Pay is competitive and there are opportunities for overtime.  If you're interested, you can read more and apply by using the link in our episode description. https://www.cbp.gov/careers/border-patrol-agent-apply-now Today we're remembering the life of Richard Ira Millar. "Dick" joins his wife of 60 years, Patricia Ann in eternity. She predeceased him in 2019. Born in Providence in 1933, Dick enjoyed his childhood with his brother, Raymond. While still in elementary school, the two were featured in the Providence Journal for their extensive model train layout. His teenage summers were spent at Beach Pond in Voluntown, CT, along with many cousins with whom he still played canasta until the pandemic kept them home-bound. Dick graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1954 with a major in agriculture. The first interview question he was asked when he applied for his first post-college job was, "Have you done your time, son?" So, he enlisted in the army and served in Germany for two years from 1954-1956. Following his service in the army, he returned to URI where he earned his Master's in Poultry Science. It was there he met Patty. They married in 1958 and he began his career in the poultry science industry working in both Illinois and New York. After the births of their four children, the family moved to Richmond, Rhode Island in 1967. Dick again returned to URI, this time as the East Farm Poultry Complex supervisor, state Poultry Cooperative Extension Specialist, and instructor. Dick retired as an Associate Professor after 26 years having served as Chairman of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science from 1975-1979. He also was a member of several state and regional agricultural committees, councils, and organizations including the RI Poultry Producers Association and the RI Agricultural Council. The communities with which Dick was involved benefitted from his lifetime of service. He belonged to the Carolina-Richmond Volunteer Fire Department where he was treasurer for many years. He served on the Chariho School Committee and was a constant presence at Richmond Town Council meetings. As a member of Richmond Grange, he regularly volunteered at the Washington County Fairgrounds for over 50 years. He most recently served on the Richmond Planning Board and the Richmond Senior Activities Committee. The Kappa Rho Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity honored Dick for his decades of service as the alumni house manager with the Distinguished Fiji Award. Dick and Patty also supported a thriving town by providing land for a local church, fire department station, the Meadowbrook Waldorf School, and the Nature Conservancy. Dick and Patty regularly attended St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church for over 50 years. His life of service lives on through his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. "Poppa" will be missed by his family, but will live on through one phrase he always used when faced with a disappointing outcome, "That's the way it goes, Jimmy!" Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Dick's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ep. 17 of MeatingPod, we're talking poultry product quality science, woody breast research and the great March #chickensandwichtour with Dr. Casey Owens, Novus International Professor of Poultry Science and professor, Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas. Casey shares the latest on the biggest factors affecting poultry product quality, her research into using FitBit technology to detect poultry defects like woody breast and white striping, and give us the inside scoop on her chicken sandwich-tasting tour.

Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies. With a massive global footprint and millions of animals in production, the company has taken an increased look at animal welfare with a scientific approach to figuring out ways to improve animal health and wellbeing. Recently, the company’s animal welfare research team embarked on a study that leveraged animal preference to test which environmental enrichments chickens on the company’s broiler farms prefer.In this episode Feedstuffs Editor Sarah Muirhead talks with Dr. Karen Christensen, Tyson Foods’ Senior Director of Animal Welfare, about the the company’s Broiler Welfare Research Farm, a state-of-the-art four-house commercial broiler farm, and how it allows the company’s Office of Animal Welfare and university research partners to scientifically evaluate and understand how welfare practices can impact broiler behavior and welfare outcomes in a commercial setting. RELATED: You can watch Sarah Muirhead’s full interview with Dr. Karen Christensen of Tyson Foods via Feedstuffs 365, our virtual community and events platform. Feedstuffs 365 is part of your subscription to Feedstuffs and can be accessed via Feedstuffs.com.This podcast is sponsored by Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production and their #ScienceHearted podcast, “Food Chain Chats.” Check it out to hear insights on how the food supply chain is taking their experiences from 2020 disruptions into 2021. Subscribe wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Omar Oyarzabal, Ph.D., D.V.M., is an Extension associate professor and food safety specialist at the University of Vermont. He is a lead instructor for HACCP FSMA - Preventive Controls for Human Food, and Sprout Safety Alliance training. He is also a Certified HACCP Auditor and has taught food safety, bioinformatics, biostatistics, microbial risk assessment and management, and introductory HACCP classes for more than 15 years. Omar's research expertise is the identification, typing, and control of foodborne pathogens, with emphasis on Campylobacter. Omar has worked for the National Food Processors Association, Neogen Corporation, Auburn University (associate professor, Department of Poultry Science), Alabama State University (associate professor, Ph.D. Program in Microbiology), and IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group. He received his Ph.D. in microbiology and food safety from Auburn University and his D.V.M. from the National University of Rio in Argentina. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Omar [22:54] about: Why the definition of food safety matters How the definition of food safety has evolved Is there a “best” definition of food safety? The influence of consumers on food safety, food labeling, and food marketing How adopting a common definition streamlines food safety training Understanding “hazard” versus “risk” Food safety versus food quality Do we need a “one-size-fits-all” definition of food safety? What impacts someone’s sense of what food safety means? We also speak to Gary Ades, President of G&L Consulting and Chairperson of the Food Safety Summit’s Educational Advisory Board about this year’s conference. [14:25] News and Resources Researchers Study How Much Peanut Protein Those with Allergies Can Tolerate [3:02] FDA Releases Results of 2019 Food Safety and Nutrition Survey Report [5:58] Global Food Safety Culture Series: Asia. Live April 27, 2021 Register for Food Safety Summit May 11-13, 2021 Articles and References from Omar Oyarzabal Perception of Food Safety by Food Manufacturers and Food Safety Professionals, March 5, 2019 The Meaning of Food Safety, April 2020 The Complexity of Defining Food Safety, January 2021 Sponsored by ARM & HAMMER Visit AHfoodchain.com to learn more about the diverse and comprehensive food safety solutions available from ARM & HAMMER. We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com

Minoy Cristobal is a Master's student in Poultry Science at the University of Illinois and former visiting scholar in the Stein Monogastric Nutrition Lab. In this presentation, he discusses two experiments in which he evaluated the concentrations of digestible and metabolizable energy and digestibility of phosphorus in a new source of high-protein DDGS called ProCap fed to growing pigs.

Já pensou em fazer um estágio, parte da pós-graduação ou toda ela fora do Brasil? A Manu não só pensou como foi lá e fez! Emanuele Goes é Zootecnia pela (UFPR-2016), tem mestrado em Zootecnia na área de nutrição de frangos de corte (UFPR - 2018) e hoje é doutoranda pela Universidade de Alberta, Canadá, na área de nutrição e saúde intestinal de frangos de corte. Junto as suas atividades do doutorado, também é Teaching Assitant da matéria de Nutrição de Monogástricos. Durante a graduação, teve sua minha primeira experiência internacional: um estágio curricular realizado no Prestege Department of Poultry Science, na Universidade Estadual da Carolina do Norte - USA. A manu no Instagram é - @zootecniaabroad Dúvidas e sugestões: @danielaccotrim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniela-cotrim/message

In Episode 5 of MeatingPod, we're taking a virtual trip to Oz to talk with Dr. Julian Cox, a noted food microbiologist and food safety scientist whose work in poultry and egg science is recognized around the world. Julian covers a range of topics in this interview, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the poultry industry and why declaring salmonella as an adulterant as proposed to USDA FSIS has some scientific downsides. 

Dr. Andrew Van Kessel grew up on a dairy farm in Nova Scotia and retains a strong interest in the livestock agriculture. He received his PhD from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at VIDO-InterVac, and returned to the College of Agriculture and Bioresources rising to the rank of Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. He has served in a number of leadership roles including Acting Associate Dean, Research for the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and Head of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science. Andrew is a member of the board of directors of Prairie Swine Centre Inc. and member of the board and chair of the Science Advisory Board for Swine Innovation Porc, an organization funded by the swine industry to lead Canada's national research strategy. He has established gnotobiotic models in swine and poultry to investigate the host/microbial interface and the role of the gut microbiota in contributing to gastrointestinal health, including the discovery and evaluation of antibiotic alternatives. *This podcast is operated by Swine Impact, a Swine it Company.

Western fashion, home decor, and poultry! Y'all I'm so excited to be featuring Suzie Crooch from @velvetbrumby as my first Friday Feature since NFR. Suzie perfectly combines all her passions through her platform and I loved getting to chat with her about everything she has going on! More about Suzie: Suzie is the face behind Velvet Brumby, a western lifestyle blog. She is a wife to Gus, mama to Wren and a sales woman for a family owned poultry company. In 2015 she graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors of Science in Poultry Science with a minor in Ag Business. She loves sharing fashion and home content on Instagram while connecting with other like-minded individuals online. Make sure to follow her @velvetbrumby for all the inspo! Connect with Suzie Instagram: @velvetbrumby Website: www.velvetbrumby.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the video version of every episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxACPclc7yeXtl1RiWa0sA Shop Ag Chicks apparel: https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify...

Neil Shubin is back to talk about the viruses lurking in your DNA. You’ll also learn about whether it’s true that turkeys are so dumb that they drown in rainstorms, and why domineering people don't rise through the ranks any faster.  Additional resources from biologist and author Neil Shubin: Pick up "Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36mmaF1  Neil Shubin's website: http://www.neilshubin.com/  Neil Shubin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilShubin   Turkeys Don't Drown in Rainstorms by Ashley Hamer Watson, S. (2007, September 24). Will a turkey really drown if it looks up during a rainstorm? HowStuffWorks. https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/turkey-drown.htm  ‌SAVAGE, T. F., HARPER, J. A., & ENGEL, H. N. (1993). Inheritance of Tetanic Torticollar Spasms in Turkeys. Poultry Science, 72(7), 1212–1217. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0721212  Halford, M. (2009, November 25). The Mental (and Amorous) Qualities of the Wild Turkey. The New Yorker; The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-mental-and-amorous-qualities-of-the-wild-turkey  McWilliams, J. (2014, November 27). The Enigmatic Intelligence Of Turkeys. The Dodo; The Dodo. https://www.thedodo.com/the-enigmatic-intelligence-of--845163116.html  Despite the stereotype, selfish, domineering people don't rise through the ranks any faster by Kelsey Donk Selfish And Combative People Don’t Actually Get Ahead At Work. (2020, September 28). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/09/28/selfish-and-combative-people-dont-actually-get-ahead-at-work/  Anderson, C., Sharps, D. L., Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. (2020). People with disagreeable personalities (selfish, combative, and manipulative) do not have an advantage in pursuing power at work. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(37), 22780–22786. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2005088117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kodye is such a geniune bubbly gal who has taken a side business to a t-shirt empire. I loved sitting down with Kodye Neel to talk about how she has grown her business and how agriculture impacts her message. More about Kodye: Kodye Neel grew up along the Gulf Coast of South Texas showing and raising cattle and sheep that were highly competitive at shows across the state. Along with this, Kodye also held many 4-H & FFA leadership positions growing up, including being named President of the Texas 4-H Council. Upon graduation, Kodye began her education at Texas A&M University where she has been a nationally competitive member of the Wool Judging, Livestock Judging, and Poultry Judging Teams. Kodye is currently a senior Poultry Science major at Texas A&M and recently completed a marketing internship within the Poultry Department of Merck Animal Health. Outside of school, Kodye owns and operates two highly successful businesses: Wandering Maverick Boutique, specializing agriculture clothing and graphic tees, and Stock Show Boutique that specializes in custom livestock-themed gifts. Post-graduation in May 2021, she will be taking her boutiques full-time and travel to shows to set up booths across the country. **Connect with Kodye** IG: @wanderingmaverickboutique FB: @wanderingmaverickboutique website: https://wandering-maverick-boutique.myshopify.com/ & https://www.stockshowboutique.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxACPclc7yeXtl1RiWa0sA Shop Ag Chicks apparel: https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify...

In this episode, we feature Dr. John M. Gonzalez who is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Gonzalez obtained his B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Poultry Science from Texas A&M University. He then earned his M.S. in Animal Science from Sul Ross State University. In 2008, Dr. Gonzalez achieved his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida.  His research areas: 1. Studies the cellular influencers of muscle growth and their impact on meat quality 2. Examines the effects of muscle fiber size/type and collagen crosslinks and their relationship with fresh meat color and tenderness 3. Explores novel technologies, including feed additives, management strategies, and breeding strategies and how these components modify gestational, in ovo, or postnatal muscle growth and development 4. Evaluates the cellular and biochemical characteristics from livestock that are responsible for muscle fatigue during transportation

Email: tracksidescience@gmail.com Twitter: @TracksideScien1 Instagram: Tracksidescience Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tracksidescience References: 1933 Bushnell and Brandly. Laryngotracheitis in chicks. Poultry Science 1962 Kendall et al. Virus isolations from common cold occurring in a residential school. British Medical Journal 1968 Coronaviruses. Nature (November 16, vol 220) 2005 Poon et al. Identification of a novel coronavirus in bats. Journal of Virology

Crickets are a popular insect protein for humans, and black soldier fly larvae receive most of the attention among chicken keepers; Cheryl Powers, Jord Producers, plans to change that by farming mealworms as a supplemental chicken feed. Actually, she's working to position mealworms for reptiles, exotic birds, and humans (but we tend to stick to chickens). One of the biggest benefits of mealworms is that they are high in protein. There has also been published research in Poultry Science that shows feeding mealworms to chickens can increase average daily gain, feed conversation, egg size, and flavor. According to Cheryl, you only need to feed a small amount of mealworms to see an increase in the protein intake of the chickens' diet. Less than 10 mealworms is her recommendation. Chickens love the mealworms, and they will forage on them without hesitation. There can be too much of a good thing. If the birds fill up on the fiber of the mealworms, they won't get all the other vitamins, mineral, and nutrients they need to thrive. Mealworms, in other words, are not a complete diet. Nutrition of Mealworm as Chicken Feed According to analysis by Jord Producers, the mealworm contains the following nutrition profile: Protein As-fed: 19% Dry Matter: 55% Fiber As-fed: 3% Dry Matter: 8% Fat As-fed: 9% Dry Matter: 26% As-fed calculations represent the live mealworm, as eaten by the chicken. The dry matter removes the water from mealworm, thereby concentrating the nutrition. Growing Mealworms for Chicken Feed As Cheryl describes in the podcast episode, the mealworms are raised on a wheat bran with sliced potatoes or carrots as a water source. Mealworms are farmed indoors in an environmentally controlled space. The tubs containing the mealworms are stacked vertically, making this a versatile farming operation. One of the company's growers, has actually repurposed an unused hog farrowing barn for the mealworm farm. Jord Produces is in the first year of business and building markets as they learn to be insect farmers. They have a first goal of being able to produce 400 pounds of mealworms a week. For now, the poultry focus will be on supplemental feeds and treats for chickens. Cracking the commodity pricing floor to compete with soy is a difficult task. The other interesting challenge is that it takes mealworms approximately two-and-a half months to reach harvest. When you put that in perspective, a cornish cross chicken can be ready to harvest in under two months (7 or 8 weeks). But as more and more consumers move toward soy-free fed poultry products, insect proteins may make inroads as a poultry feed ingredient, pending certification from  the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Contact Cheryl Powers Jord Producers: website | Instagram | Facebook | Email Resources Mentioned in Episode Efficacy of mealworm and super mealworm larvae probiotics as an alternative to antibiotics challenged orally with Salmonella and E. coli infection in broiler chicks Bug Eaters Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

Steve Dale is joined by Erica Feuerbacher, Assistant Professor of Companion Animal Welfare and Behavior in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at Virginia Tech, as she discusses results from some of her latest research studies. Erica explains the importance of touch as animals take to petting over verbal praise; the positive impacts of […]

In 1944, an American soldier discovered a Yorkshire terrier in an abandoned foxhole in New Guinea. Adopted by an Army photographer, she embarked on a series of colorful adventures that won the hearts of the humans around her. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of Smoky the dog, one of the most endearing characters of World War II. We'll also contemplate chicken spectacles and puzzle over a gratified diner. Intro: In 1955 a Wisconsin supermarket manager fulfilled the requirements for a promotional trip to Mars. In 1898, Jules Verne sent a congratulatory telegram to honor the first submarine to operate successfully in the open sea. Sources for our feature on Smoky the dog: Damien Lewis, Smoky the Brave, 2018. Kari Williams, "Champion Mascot, Fearless War Dog," VFW Magazine 105:10 (August 2018), 42-43. "The Tale of Bill Wynne and 'Smoky the War Dog,'" Veteran's News Journal, Aug. 6, 2018, A3. Rebecca Frankel, "Dogs at War: Smoky, a Healing Presence for Wounded WWII Soldiers," National Geographic, May 22, 2014. Brian Albrecht, "Smoky of World War II Recognized by U.S. War Dogs Association," Cleveland Plain Dealer, Oct. 13, 2017. Linda Slusser, "The Story of Smoky, The First Therapy Dog," American Kennel Club, Aug. 11, 2016. Marie Wilson, "A 'Yorkie Doodle Dandy' Dog," [Arlington Heights, Ill.] Daily Herald, Aug. 3, 2014, 1. Damien Lewis, "The Tiniest Hero," [Adelaide, South Australia] Advertiser, June 9, 2018, 18. Ron Simon, "A Veteran's Story: WWII Recon Photographer's Canine Sidekick Is Claim to Fame," [Mansfield, Ohio] News Journal, Jan. 14, 2008, A3. Ron Simon, "Local Man's Dog Prompts War Memorial," [Mansfield, Ohio] News Journal, Nov. 11, 2005, A1. Karl Terry, "Author of Dog Tales Visits ENMU," McClatchy-Tribune Business News, May 9, 2007, 1. Harry Levins, "Museum Notes: Every Dog Has His Day, Even the Soldierly Breeds," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 29, 1996, 4. Ron Simon, "Veteran's Dog Was a Loved Mascot for Unit During WWII," [Mansfield, Ohio] News Journal, Aug. 8, 2004, B1. Ron Simon, "Stuff: Special Wartime Hero Gets an Award," [Mansfield, Ohio] News Journal, July 25, 2012. Lara Lauth, "Braveheart War Dog Wins Honour at Last," [Brisbane, Queensland] Sunday Mail, July 22, 2012, 10. Tanya Bielski-Braham, "Courageous, Yet Unconventional, War Dog Awaits Her Memorial," AKC Gazette 122:5 (May 2005), 14. Lissa Kaplan, "Smoky Is Remembered in a Book Celebrating Canine Participation on the Battlefield," Dayton Daily News, July 27, 1996, 8D. Ron Simon, "Stuff: Smoky Awarded for Heroic Actions," [Mansfield, Ohio] News Journal, May 22, 2011. "An Honour Roll of Australia's Most Decorated Canine War Heroes," [Brisbane, Queensland] Courier-Mail, June 2, 2018, 15. "Smoky the Terrier: A Tiny War Hero Immortalized," Morning Edition, National Public Radio, Aug. 3, 2011. Janelle Miles, "Smoky's Heroics Honoured," [Brisbane, Queensland] Courier-Mail, Dec. 12, 2012, 11. Robert Reno, "The Dog Days of Washington," Austin American Statesman, May 16, 1998, A13. Cleo Fraser, "QLD: War Hero Pup Honoured," AAP General News Wire, Nov. 17, 2015. Scott Eyman, "Therapy Dog Is Unlikely Teacher," [West Palm Beach, Fla.] Post, July 28, 2013, F5. "A Dog Is Not Just a Pet, But a 'Kind of Counsellor With Fur,'" [Dublin] Sunday Independent, Dec. 9, 2018, 30. Tina White, "Remembering Furry Heroes," [Palmerston North, New Zealand] Manawatu Standard, Feb. 24, 2018, WM17. "Remembering the Animals of War," [Invercargill, New Zealand] Southland Times, Feb. 24, 2018, A16. "Animals to the Fore at Museum's New War Exhibit," Asbury Park Press, July 26, 2010. Listener mail: Adam Alter, Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave, 2012. "Game Theory: Red vs Blue, The SECRET Color Strategy," The Game Theorists, June 25, 2015. Russell A. Hill and Robert A. Barton, "Psychology: Red Enhances Human Performance in Contests," Nature 435:7040 (May 19, 2005), 293. Andrei Ilie et al., "Better to Be Red Than Blue in Virtual Competition," CyberPsychology & Behavior 11:3 (June 7, 2008), 375-377. "Effect of Colors: Blue Boosts Creativity, While Red Enhances Attention to Detail," Science Daily, Feb. 6, 2009. "Stop On Red! The Effects of Color May Lie Deep in Evolution ...," Association for Psychological Science, June 7, 2011. "League of Legends: Are There Any Advantages to Starting on the Red or Blue Side?," Quora (accessed May 3, 2019). Jack Kee, "Why Does Blue Side Win More Games in League of Legends?" 5v5 Esports, March 1, 2018. "Blue Side Advantage," League of Legends (accessed May 3, 2019). "Interesting Statistic Regarding Sides in League of Legends," DBLTAP, June 20, 2017. Sara A. Khan et al. "Red Signals Dominance in Male Rhesus Macaques," Psychological Science 22:8 (August 2011), 1001-1003. Wikipedia, "Cayo Santiago" (accessed May 3, 2019). Darrel G. Clarke and Randall E. Wise, "Optical Distortion, Inc. (A)," Harvard Business School Case 575-072, January 1975. Wikipedia, "Chicken Eyeglasses" (accessed April 27, 2019). Esther Inglis-Arkell, "Thousands of Chickens Once Wore Glasses to Stop Them Killing Each Other," io9, April 27, 2015. B. Huber-Eicher, A. Suter, and P. Spring-Stähli, "Effects of Colored Light-Emitting Diode Illumination on Behavior and Performance of Laying Hens," Poultry Science 92:4 (April 2013), 869–873. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.2012-02679 This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Anne Joroch, who sent this link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. 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SHOW NOTES: On January 30, 2019, Matt was asked to host a panel discussion at the U of S as part of their Bell Let’s Talk day. The panel was comprised of a wide range of experiences and expertise. Becca Beattie, a community advocate with enough street cred to earn a doctorate in the field of mental health and addictions, shared parts of her life and her current advocacy project of bringing Saskatoon their first safe consumption site. Murray Drew, a professor of Animal and Poultry Science at University of Saskatchewan shared his experience of being an adult with bi-polar and ADHD, highlighting that you can be happy and successful while living with a mental health disorder. Jerin Islam a third year psychology student and member of the Bangledesh Undergrad Student Federation shared her experience as an advocate, trying to reduce the stigma of mental health within the international students communities. Kyle Schwartz is a clinical Social Worker who provided valuable information in suicide prevention and intervention. He has a passion for breaking through the stigma and the role toxic masculinity is playing. Allan Kehler is a motivational speaker with lived experience and a mental health and wellness teacher at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. He shared some tools that he has learned in his travels to help with his own mental health struggles. This panel was the perfect way to celebrate #bellletstalk. We were honoured to be a part of the day and for our first “live podcast” recording, it turned out great! Please SUBSCRIBE and RATE/REVIEW! LINKS: Harm Reduction Now SK Facebook Page: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372005193547015/) Allan Kehler - Out From the Shadows: (https://www.outfromtheshadows.ca/) Canadian Research Initiative of Substance Misuse (CRISM) Prairies website: (https://crismprairies.ca/) SayKnow.org Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/sayknoworg) SayKnow.org Twitter feed: (https://twitter.com/SayKnowOrg) Music provided by Redbull DJ Champ, Charly Hustle: (http://www.charlyhustlemusic.com)

Even after earning a degree in Poultry Science, Brock LaBorde knew that more was in store for his life. He shares his storied formative years with the boys along with how his relationship with the mysterious Tommy Wiseau began. In the intro, Randy and Clark decided to not Let the Corpses Tan but rather go have a good Slice. (It will make sense, I swear) Russell went to the Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival and proceeds to discuss no less than 326 films he saw in 5 days. The House That Drips Blood on Alex - https://vimeo.com/16679115 The Tommy Wishow - https://www.youtube.com/user/thetommywishow 91% Film Site - https://www.91percentfilm.com/ Intro/Theme song by Darryl Blood - https://darrylblood.bandcamp.com/ If you'd like to get in contact with us, you can reach us at Podcast@TheOverlookTheatre.com, on Instagram (@theoverlooktheatre), Facebook (theoverlookhour/theoverlooktheatre), or Twitter (@OverlookTheatre/@OverlookHour).

I’m sure you've heard a lot about Tyson Foods investing in a lot of cutting edge companies. Beyond Meat, Memphis Meats, and Tovala to name a few. I wanted to get to the bottom of this, so I asked Tom Mastrobuoni to talk about the reasons why Tyson is putting a stake into these companies. His answer surprised me. To get ahead and be truly innovative, Tyson knows that it has to be invested in these up and coming companies. I learned the complexities of why it’s a win-win situation for companies to partner with Tyson. For one, Tyson has a vast array of resources to help any food company out. The new food companies just have to innovative. One of the most valuable things in the interview is talking with Tom about the newest trends. Because Tom is at the cutting edge of the industry, I asked for his opinion on plant-based foods, clean meat, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, among others. If you want to know the hottest and most game changing food technologies, this is the episode you should listen to. I hope it inspires you to think big! Sponsor - BAKERpedia This episode is brought to you by BAKERpedia – your one-stop, resource that answers all your questions on industry trends, ingredient information, food safety and more. It’s shared knowledge, freely available, always. BAKERpedia.com – we do all the thinking so you can focus on your business. Sponsor – FoodGrads If you are even just a little bit interested in a career in food & beverage, you should join FoodGrads.  It’s an interactive platform where you can hear about different careers, hear from your peers, have a voice and share your story as well as ask specific questions and get feedback from industry experts across the sector. Nicole is offering free job postings in the next two months and I highly suggest taking this offer. Email nicole@foodgrads.com and she'll give you instructions. Join FoodGrads today! Just go to Foodgrads.com Sponsor – ICON Foods Unless you have been living under a rock you can not get away from Halo Top Ice Cream’s amazing success with their under 300 calories per pint ice cream. What’s a frozen dessert manufacturer to do to compete? Pick up the phone and call Icon Foods at 310-455-9876 or find them on the web at www.iconfoods.com that’s what. They have a new HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix that delivers amazing mouthfeel and sumptuous flavor all under 300 calories per pint. But, here’s the best part; you simply add the HiPro dry mix to any milk type, add glycerin and inclusions and you are off to the races with an amazing finished product lickity split. Icon Foods HiPro Ice Cream Dry Mix comes in hard ice cream mix, soft serve, vegan and wait for it… Keto. Call my friends at Icon and let them ReformulateU. 310-455-9876. Show Notes Michael Wolfe, The Spoon Fancy Food Show Do you have any airplane tips?: Nope! The aisle seat is better than middle sitting When someone asks what you do for a living, what do you do?: We run the venture arm of Tyson foods and we’re reinventing Tyson Foods What caused this?: We saw a shift in consumer demands and we needed to keep up. Tyson is 80 years old We’re a 2500 team with 100 location We not only do meat, but preprared foods 2nd largest producer of tortillas Tyson Ventures, a subsidiary: Focus on two things, sustainability and the internet of food Reese Schroder: Expert at Corporate Venturing Justin Whitmore: Executive VP of corporate strategy Chief Financial Officer: What does that mean? Well, technically, I’ve extended the role. I’m CFO+ now. Even though I still have to do financials, I love to work closely and source new ideas. Was being a CFO+ a requirement or a passion?: A passion. You have to work with people and connect with people, and understand their story. What is the misconception you like to dispel about Tyson?: If we invest in a company, that doesn’t mean we’re shifting completely to this. Tyson is big, we need to think how to handle disruption, so we look down the road in 5 to 10 years. We’re not shifting, we’re exploring In a theory point of view, investing in “competitors” is easy, executing it is super hard. The top leadership must be on board. Corporate Venture can be a force multiplier Tyson petfood Tyson tannery business (leather) When we approach a company, we don’t want to acquire it, but we want to be around it Describe the Steps to get to where you are today: Villanova University in Public Accounting Worked in New York around the big accounting firms, ended up creating own firm Opportunity for Tyson came up, everyone eats and I’m having a lot of fun. Tyson isn’t about making a profit or sucking up IP, we want to add value to companies and we have the resources How do you get to Tom’s level?: Do deals. Get a degree in accounting or financing. If you audit them, you can do it How did you apply for the job?: I applied for this job at an online job board Advanced Venture Partners Augusta Columbia Capital Good reputations are hard earned, they give the bad ones for free How do you find your deals?: Mainly our two pillars. Sustainability: Either alternative proteins or food waste fits in these pillars. Internet of Food: Disruptive marketing techniques, factory monitoring, enhancement of sustainability Perfect Day Tovalo Foodbytes How do you pitch an idea?: We find them, and they find us. But, we also look for competitors in that space and see who disrupts them. How to find competitors: Pitchbook, google, etc. We find competitors who are doing things more quietly, more thoughtfully, etc. How does interacting a deal work?: We usually email you with info about Tyson Ventures. 98% of the time, the company is super excited. We then have a 60-90 minute interview with a Subject Matter Expert at Tyson to grill the company. The results can range from pilot to non-investment collaborations. We want to add value to day one. Tyson is doing this so intimately because Tyson is a people business. We invest in the network. We make those warm introductions for them and it builds the network. Why Does Your Food job Rock?: Global Corporate Summit in California, my boss said I have a really cool job. I have the opportunity to change Tyson and I’m empowered to do so What is the most prominent or popular place for food companies? There are so many emerging ecosystems 1871 Plug and Play Chicagoland Food and Beverage The Hatchery, Chicago There’s so many and we don’t have the time to go to them Tyson Innovation Lab Let’s talk trends and technologies Plant Based Meat: On the board for Beyond Meat. Because they are targeting a bigger target market, and they have crisp distributions, this made sense. This is proof that this is not going away any time soon Clean Meat: Commercilization is up for grabs, I predict that once someone gets ahead, they will buy up their competitors. Really interesting space, we’d love to talk to people and give them resources. Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas. Though a long way away, we still need to know how to market it. We think food deserts and emerging nations would be the best avenue Complex=Expensive Internet of Things (for Food): Tovala, for example. Direct to Consumer is not a familiar angle for us. In Michael Wolfe’s podcast, you mentioned that you can get data from consumers really fast. Data is king for a consumer product. It’s changed so fast. Before, I had to write a letter to an airline. Now I can send an email and get my rewards points 30 seconds later. By investing in Tovala, we can get so much data on what they like and what didn’t they like. Uber is like hitchhiking on your phone. Tovala has their own forum where they can troubleshoot and innovate. We brought Tovala and Beyond Meat to our R+D Lab and asked how we can partner up. Blockchain: We have had meetings on blockchain to have more meetings about blockchain. We’ve announced IBM and Walmart partnerships. Most blockchain companies are hyper-focused SOX Compliance Someone has to be the certifying body for blockchain Artificial Intelligence, AR, VR: Safety AR VR might help with making the factory more safer We are looking into robotics and exoskeletons. Also market research is important. Upward Academy In all aspects, AI, AR, VR best in safety for the workers. Food Desserts: We’re working on making food cheaper and more affordable. The challenge is that doing this is a triple bottom line issue with profits. We want more community leaders to tell us how we can help. This is important. Do you have any advice for anyone to tackle something big?: Have the passion for it. Any time you do something big, it’ll be hard. Understand their perspective, why they’ll say no, and get them to yes. Books: Good to Great Where can we find you?: LinkedIn. Please make your profile open. I’m on twitter. Google Tyson Ventures that you can submit a form.

Sam and Simon talk about food. Sam's trying a Soylent diet because Veganism is really hard. Simon thinks she's crazy and food is delicious. We talk about why yeast is fascinating, and Katy Perry's boobs. Warning: this episode might make you hungry.Stuff mentioned in this show:Soylent of the DIY variety Why it's hard to be a lazy veganPortlandia on the politics of ordering chicken in restaurantsThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanWhy mushrooms are bizarre and wonderfulWhere does yeast come from?A SBMC comic about our body's microfaunaMichiel Heynes and the untranslatability of the Afrikaans word fokGenesis Mining: now YOU TOO can become a mining mogulShapeshifter for swopping cryptocurrenciesOld Mutual Savings Monitor tells us exactly how broke South Africans areThe International (Dota2) and sportsing for geeksThe joy of Katy Perry GIFs Photo : Zuidhof, MJ, et al. 2014 Poultry Science “Don’t save what is left after spending; spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffet

  Dr. Sam Pardue is the Head of the Poultry Science Department at North Carolina State University. He has more than 25 years of experience in research and teaching in the field of poultry science.  Throughout this career, Dr. Pardue has co-invented three patents and received more than $1.8 million in grants and contracts for his poultry research activities. He has earned numerous accolades throughout his teaching career, including his induction into North Carolina State University's Academy of Outstanding Teaching and the Purina Mills Award for Outstanding Teaching. Currently, he is recognized as the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor at North Carolina State University.  Dr. Pardue received both his Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Science and Ph.D. in physiology from N.C. State University. You can reach him here.    Brian Rodgers is the corporate director of safety and risk management for Butterball, LLC – the country's most recognized poultry processor. As a member of Butterball's executive team, Mr. Rodgers develops and implements enterprise and operational risk and insurance management programs.  Certified as an associate of risk management (ARM), Mr. Rodgers possesses keen awareness in identifying and reducing employee safety hazards. With these skills sets, he strategically manages Butterball's safety programs, occupational health services, regulatory compliance and facility security requirements.  Mr. Rodgers' expertise has helped Butterball develop its exemplary worker safety programs, earning the respect of reputable industry organizations. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA VPP) designated four of the six Butterball plants as STAR Sites – a prestigious occupational safety recognition at the following locations: Jonesboro, Ark., Ozark, Ark., Huntsville, Ark. and Carthage, Mo. Additionally, the North Carolina OSHA VPP named Butterball's Mt. Olive, NC plant a Rising STAR Site in 2008.  Mr. Rodgers received his Bachelors of Public Administration at San Diego State University and a Masters of Public Administration from The University of Phoenix. 

Disease challenges are a very common problem farms have with nursery pigs due to the still developing immune system of the pigs at this age. There are many different methods to help increase herd health and maintain growth rates during infection. In this episode Dr. Dan Columbus and I discuss two of his recent studies where they fed increased levels of functional amino acids to nursery pigs to try and mitigate the negative effects of a salmonella infection. Dr. Daniel Columbus is a Research Scientist in Nutrition at Prairie Swine Centre and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Columbus completed his BSc, MSc, and PhD from the University of Guelph in 2004, 2008, and 2012, respectively. He then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine. He joined the Prairie Swine Centre in 2015 and became Research Scientist in 2016. Dr. Columbus' research focuses on the interaction of nutrition and health and nutrient utilization in swine and he has secured more than $4 million in research funding as PI and Co-I. His research is supported by NSERC, the Government of Saskatchewan, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and Swine Innovation Porc – Canadian Agricultural Partnership, among other agencies and industry sponsors. He recently served as Western Director for the Canadian Society of Animal Science and is an Associate Editor for the Canadian Journal of Animal Science. He has published 29 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 70 conference abstracts, and 19 industry publications and has given 23 presentations and interviews. He was the 2019 recipient of the Canadian Society of Animal Science Young Scientist Award.

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