In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Shayan Sharif from the University of Guelph shares his perspective on the growing challenges facing the poultry industry, with a special focus on avian influenza. Dr. Sharif explains how the virus is changing, its effects on different species, and the intricacies of developing effective vaccination strategies. Join us to discover how the industry can navigate these new threats and safeguard the health of poultry worldwide.

"The One Health strategy is focusing on human health, animal health, and environmental health, which are all intertwined."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Shayan Sharif is the Interim Associate Vice-President of Research at the University of Guelph, specializing in poultry immunology. With a PhD in Immunology and Immunogenetics from the University of Guelph and a DVM from the University of Tehran, Dr. Sharif has over 23 years of experience in the field. His work focuses on understanding and combating avian diseases like avian influenza.

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Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (05:04) Avian influenza signs
• (08:19) Impact in North America
• (09:11) Year-round virus threat
• (17:13) Developing vaccines
• (25:26) Future viruses
• (28:21) Closing thoughts

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