Poultry diseases can lead to significant economic losses for producers and health risks for both birds and humans. This is why biosecurity is crucial in poultry production: it is what makes maintaining healthy flocks and market access, along with preventing the spread of diseases, possible. In this episode, Dr. Jon Moyle discusses his experience with biosecurity measures and improvements in the process of building more robust poultry production.

“Every farmer needs to draw a line that separates their farm from their houses.” - Dr. Jon Moyle

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:00)
• Combating misinformation about poultry on social media (9:20) 
• Preventing and responding to unauthorized farm visitors (13:55) 
•  Using a line of separation to improve biosecurity (18:33) 
• Biosecurity tips for small flock growers (24:30)
• The value of small backyard flocks (27:36)
•  Alternative litter materials for broilers and sustainability (35:08)
• Working with international small flock growers (41:22)
• Famous 3 questions (49:03)

Meet the guest: Dr. Jonathan "Jon" Moyle

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Specialist at the University of Maryland
• Past: Assistant Manager of a turkey farm (also managed a pet food supply company for his family)

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Arkansas)
• M.Sc. (University of Arkansas)
• B.S. (Brigham Young University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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