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.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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