In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Isabel Tobin, Ph.D. candidate at Oklahoma State University, explains her research on gut health and necrotic enteritis prevention in poultry. She highlights how commensal bacteria can strengthen the intestinal barrier, enhance immunity, and reduce pathogen colonization. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Colonization resistance is the concept that millions of beneficial bacteria naturally residing in the gut protect the host from pathogen invasion."

Meet the guest: Isabel Tobin is a Ph.D. candidate in Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Biology from the University of Findlay, where she gained extensive hands-on research experience. Her current work focuses on antibiotic-free strategies for necrotic enteritis prevention in poultry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (03:05) Colonization resistance
• (04:50) Bacteria screening
• (05:41) Research trials
• (07:41) Delivery methods
• (09:26) Industry applications
• (10:41) 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. Jerry Spears, Animal Nutrition Consultant, shares his expertise on trace minerals, with a focus on chromium use in turkeys. He explains how chromium impacts insulin sensitivity, stress reduction, and immune function, while also discussing its effect on growth, feed efficiency, and economic return. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Studies have indicated that at 16 or 17 weeks of age, turkeys supplemented with chromium showed an additional 1 pound of body weight compared to controls."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jerry Spears, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Animal Science at North Carolina State University, has specialized in trace minerals for over three decades. His work has shaped advancements in poultry nutrition, especially in understanding chromium’s role in metabolism, immunity, and production efficiency. Currently, he consults as an Animal Nutrition Consultant and continues contributing to applied research.

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Dr. Jerry Spears: Chromium in Poultry Diets | Ep. 53

Dr. Michelle Kromm: Clostridial Dermatitis in Poultry | Ep. 83

Dr. Karen Vignale: Turkey Dermatitis & Gut Health Solutions | Ep. 115

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (02:13) Chromium in turkeys
• (04:40) Stress reduction
• (05:35) Meat yield potential
• (06:37) Economic return
• (09:20) Future research
• (10:55) 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. Dawn Koltes from Iowa State University shares her research on enzymes in turkey nutrition. She explains the differences between endogenous and exogenous enzymes, how turkey feeding practices have evolved, and why more updated research is needed. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Exogenous enzymes are essentially enzymes that we are providing to the bird, while the endogenous ones are produced by the bird."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dawn Koltes earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Genetics from Iowa State University, where she focused on animal breeding and genetics. She has served as a postdoctoral researcher, research scientist, and faculty member, currently holding the position of Assistant Professor at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on poultry nutrition, particularly enzyme utilization and lipid metabolism in turkeys.

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Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya: Enzyme Innovations in Poultry | Ep. 102

Dr. Lisa Bielke: Feed Additives for Poultry Gut Health | Ep. 105

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (02:44) Endogenous x exogenous enzymes
• (04:55) Turkey diet phases
• (05:35) Limited research
• (06:34) Exogenous enzymes
• (08:22) Lipid trials
• (10:11) 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. Dana Didde, Poultry Nutritionist at Jones-Hamilton Co., discusses the growing role of functional feed ingredients in modern poultry nutrition. She explains how sodium bisulfate supports gut health, improves feed pH balance, and enhances milling efficiency. Discover how this versatile feed ingredient can enhance nutrition programs and overall animal performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Sodium bisulfate is a very versatile product: it goes into animal feed, human food, and can also be used as a litter treatment."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dana Didde earned her B.S. in Animal Science from Kansas State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Currently a Poultry Nutritionist at Jones-Hamilton Co., she previously worked for Smart Chicken for over a decade, overseeing nutrition and live production. Her expertise centers on improving poultry performance through functional feed ingredients.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (02:47) Sodium bisulfate explained
• (04:37) Product insights
• (06:32) Gut health benefits
• (08:17) Milling performance
• (11:41) Next research steps
• (13:53) 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. Martin Gierus from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) discusses the challenges and opportunities of using insect meal as an alternative protein source in poultry nutrition. He explores digestibility, nutrient variability, and environmental impact compared to traditional feed ingredients. Learn what makes insect-based feed promising for sustainable poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The biggest advantage of insect meal is local production, which allows nutrient cycles to close and waste to be reduced efficiently."

Meet the guest: Dr. Martin Gierus is a full professor of Animal Nutrition and Head of the Institute of Animal Nutrition at BOKU University, Vienna. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Animal Nutrition, with over 30 years of research experience. His expertise spans nutrient flows, feed processing, and sustainable protein sources for poultry.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (02:14) Insect meal potential
• (05:14) Comparison with soybean meal
• (07:23) Insect species overview
• (09:40) Environmental feed impact
• (10:43) Future of insect meal
• (11:55) 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. Rony Riveros, a postdoctoral researcher at São Paulo State University and visiting scholar at INRAE in France, explains how nutritional modeling is revolutionizing poultry feed strategies. He discusses practical applications for performance optimization, sustainability, and precision feeding using dynamic mathematical tools. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Broiler chickens grow fast, so we need efficient tools to predict nutrient use and optimize feeding."

Meet the guest: Dr. Rony Riveros is a postdoctoral researcher at São Paulo State University in Brazil and a visiting scholar at INRAE in France. Originally from Peru, his expertise lies in poultry nutrition research with a strong focus on modeling nutritional systems, feed optimization, and scientific data analysis. His work bridges practical feeding strategies with statistical precision.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:38) Introduction
• (04:14) Nutritional modeling basics
• (05:45) Data and prediction use
• (08:08) Modeling insights
• (09:28) Limitations of current modeling
• (11:14) Net energy system explained
• (13:34) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jodie Allen, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Connecticut, explains her research on Salmonella control in poultry products. She discusses how phytochemicals and nanoemulsions can enhance food safety, their effectiveness compared to commercial sanitizers, and the challenges of balancing safety with cost and product quality. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Phytochemicals, derived from plant sources, have shown strong antimicrobial efficacy but face challenges with dispersal in water-based applications."

Meet the guest: Jodie Allen is a Ph.D. candidate in Food Microbiology and Safety at the University of Connecticut, where her research focuses on using phytochemicals and nanotechnology to reduce Salmonella in poultry products. With awards such as the PSA Travel Award and the Maurice Stein Fellowship, she is advancing innovative food safety solutions for the poultry industry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:42) Introduction
• (02:12) Guest background
• (03:20) Salmonella control
• (04:00) Nanoemulsion technology
• (05:32) Sanitizer comparison
• (08:36) Cost considerations
• (10:45) 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. Ally Milby-Blackledge from Texas A&M University shares her journey transitioning from student to faculty in the Poultry Science Department. She discusses the challenges of teaching nearly 400 students a year, adapting to new learning styles, and balancing professionalism with relatability. Learn how she fosters collaboration, prepares students for the workforce, and navigates generational differences in academia. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Transitioning from being a student to becoming a professor requires redefining professional identity while maintaining relatability with students."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ally Milby-Blackledge earned her B.S. and Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Texas A&M University and now serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Poultry Science Department. Her role focuses on teaching core courses, guiding students in professional development, and fostering effective learning strategies for the next generation of poultry professionals.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:27) Introduction
• (03:00) Faculty transition
• (04:11) Student engagement
• (05:08) Learning styles
• (06:32) Teaching strategies
• (07:47) Professionalism lessons
• (09:30) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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