In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Milan Sharma from Cornell University shares research on nutritional interventions to improve egg production in laying hens challenged with coccidiosis. He also discusses new findings on grape pomace as a potential bioactive feed ingredient for broilers. Learn how alternative feed sources could shape the future of poultry health and how supplementation can support egg production and gut health under disease pressure. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The most promising result we saw in improving egg production was with L-arginine and vitamin D3 and E in the disease model."

Meet the guest: Dr. Milan Sharma earned his M.S. from Mississippi State University and Ph.D. in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia. Now a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University, his work focuses on poultry gut health, disease models, and nutritional strategies in both layers and broilers.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (02:12) Coccidiosis in layers
• (03:03) Broiler-to-layer solutions
• (03:49) Arginine and vitamin E
• (08:05) Nutritional response analysis
• (09:17) Grape pomace for broilers
• (13:00) Closing remarks

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya from Kerry shares how enzyme innovation transforms poultry nutrition. She explains end-to-end enzyme development, sustainability through proteases, and how enzyme specificity affects feed formulation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Proteases support better products, better processes, and better planet outcomes for poultry producers globally."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from the University of Limerick and a Master’s in Food, Nutrition, and Health from University College Dublin. Currently serving as Global Scientific Affairs & Applications - Animal Performance Solutions at Kerry, she brings nearly two decades of experience in enzyme development and monogastric nutrition. Her work supports sustainable, performance-driven solutions in poultry nutrition.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (03:14) Enzyme innovation
• (05:02) Sustainability focus
• (09:07) Protein utilization
• (11:32) Protease technology
• (13:49) Enzyme benefits
• (17:17) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Natalie Morgan from Curtin University explains why fiber is often the overlooked component in poultry diets and why it deserves more attention. She explains how soluble and insoluble fibers impact gut health, nutrient absorption, and enzyme efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Soluble fiber ferments and fuels beneficial bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and reduce pathogen colonization."

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:54) Guest background
• (02:25) Fiber in poultry nutrition
• (03:28) Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
• (04:07) Fiber's impact on enzymes
• (09:25) Fiber research
• (10:56) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest:

Dr. Natalie Morgan received her B.Sc. in Animal Biology and Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from Nottingham Trent University. Now an Associate Professor at Curtin University in Australia, she specializes in dietary fiber and prebiotics in poultry diets, with extensive experience in enzyme application and microbiota studies. Her research aims to optimize nutrient absorption and gut health in poultry.

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This episode marks a special milestone for The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast as we celebrate our 100th episode! Dr. John Boney from Penn State University shares key findings on nutrient segregation in commercial poultry houses. He outlines effective feed sampling strategies, the role of feed line design, and how feed pellet quality affects nutrient uniformity. Learn how commercial conditions can shape nutrition outcomes. Don’t miss this special episode—tune in to celebrate with us, available on all major platforms!

"Feed particle meaning fines and pellets can vary based on where you collect that sample in the house."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:25) Feed sampling strategy
• (04:30) Commercial house focus
• (06:30) Performance impact insights
• (08:00) Pellet quality comparison
• (09:28) Amino acid variation
• (11:46) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest:

Dr. John Boney earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Applied Poultry Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing from West Virginia University. Now an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Vernon E Norris Faculty Fellow of Poultry Nutrition at Penn State University, his research focuses on nutritional strategies to improve nutrient utilization, feed pathogen control, and feed processing outcomes to support efficient and welfare-friendly poultry production.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jordyn Studer, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, explains the crucial role of choline in poultry diets. She outlines its key metabolic pathways, common dietary sources, and how new alternatives are reshaping nutritional strategies. Discover how these innovations enhance feed efficiency, handling, and performance outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Choline can be acetylated into acetylcholine, which plays a large role in the nervous system."

Meet the guest: Jordyn Studer earned her M.S. in Poultry Science from Virginia Tech and her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, where she specialized in animal agribusiness with a poultry emphasis. Currently a Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, she focuses on improving efficiency and nutritional strategies in poultry production.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Introduction
• (02:50) Choline metabolism roles
• (05:33) Dietary choline sources
• (06:52) Choline benefits
• (08:25) Replacement dose strategies
• (10:25) Upcoming broiler research
• (12:24) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, as we celebrate World Veterinary Day this month, we welcome Dr. Nelly Cribillero, a veterinarian specializing in poultry nutrition. Dr. Cribillero shares her insights on the use of almond hulls in poultry diets, discussing their impact on performance, gut health, and inflammation. Tune in to learn more about her groundbreaking research and how it could benefit the poultry industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The US is the largest producer of almonds, and almond hulls make up the majority of biomass waste after processing, which is high in insoluble fiber."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nelly Cribillero is a PhD candidate and Graduate Research Assistant at Mississippi State University’s Poultry Science Department. Her research focuses on exploring alternative ingredients, particularly almond hulls, for improving poultry performance and gut health. With a background in veterinary medicine and poultry diagnostics from Peru, Dr. Cribillero's work in poultry nutrition offers valuable insights for the industry.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction
• (05:00) Almond hulls
• (06:23) Pullet phase results
• (09:15) Transition to laying phase
• (11:10) Effects on gut health
• (12:22) Key takeaways
• (15:35) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr., from USDA-ARS, who discusses his work in pre-harvest food safety and its impact on poultry systems. He shares insights into microbial ecology, soy-free diets, and the critical role of the microbiome in food safety and bird health. Gain valuable knowledge on how feed composition and environmental factors influence poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The whole picture starts with the ecology; it influences everything, even feed additive effectiveness."

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr. is a USDA Research Microbiologist with over 19 years of experience. He specializes in molecular microbial ecology and food safety microbiology. With a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Arizona State University, Dr. Rothrock is on the Scientific Advisory Board for the OECD - Cooperative Research Program.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:34) Introduction
• (02:44) Pre-harvest food safety explained
• (04:12) Insights on pastured systems
• (05:07) Diets and microbiomes
• (07:06) Feed ingredients and pathogens
• (10:24) Role of microbial ecology
• (14:04) Closing thoughts

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chance Williams from Wayne-Sanderson Farms shares a practical look into how integrators conduct nutrition research and apply findings to real-world production. He discusses mini pen trials, research collaborations, and decision-making frameworks that drive nutritional strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The mini pens are within the same production environment as the birds in that house, not isolated like a typical research barn."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chance Williams earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition and M.S. in Beef Reproductive Physiology from the University of Arkansas, after completing his B.S. in Animal Science at Texas Tech University. As Sr. Nutritional Services Director at Wayne-Sanderson Farms, he brings nearly a decade of practical nutrition experience.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (02:30) Dr. Williams’ career path
• (05:46) Mini pen trials
• (08:33) Academic partnerships
• (10:05) Internal research structure
• (12:58) Nutrition challenges
• (16:05) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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