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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Robert Taylor Jr. from West Virginia University explores the complex role of alloantigens in poultry, discussing their impact on immune response, nutrient allocation, and overall flock performance. Dr. Taylor's insights offer a nuanced look into how genetic variation influences feed efficiency and immunity, with implications for optimizing growth in commercial poultry settings. Listen now to uncover strategies for improving poultry nutrition management and precision feeding!

"Different alloantigen alleles have a tangible impact on feed conversion rates, with some being more advantageous for growth than others."

Meet the guest: Dr. Robert L. Taylor Jr., Professor at West Virginia University, is an expert in poultry immunology and immunogenetics. He earned his B.A. and M.S. from Carson-Newman College and Auburn University and his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University. Dr. Taylor is a Fellow of the Poultry Science Association and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Poultry Science. 

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:11) Introduction
• (01:46) Alloantigens
• (03:31) Resource allocation
• (04:54) Immunity vs. growth
• (05:48) Adaptive vs. innate immunity
• (07:08) Immunity Responses
• (09:53) Closing thoughts

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