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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Martin Gierus a Professor in Animal Nutrition explains the chemical and physical properties of fiber, discussing how it influences nutrient digestion and its potential to boost poultry performance. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert on how to optimize fiber utilization in poultry diets—available now on all major platforms.

"Fiber's physical and chemical properties, such as buffering capacity and swelling properties, help us understand nutrient absorption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Martin Gierus is a Professor in Animal Nutrition at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on nutrient flows and home-grown proteins for animals. He has previously worked at AMANDUS KAHL and the University of Kiel. Dr. Gierus holds a PhD in Animal Nutrition from the Technical University of Munich and an MSc. from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:18) Dr. Martin Gierus background
• (02:55) Fiber in poultry diets
• (04:56) Physical and chemical properties
• (06:15) Fiber on nutrient digestion
• (08:37) Fiber’s role in performance
• (12:26) Closing thoughts

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