In this special International Women’s Day episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Shijina Rajan explores the role of caprylic acid as an alternative to antibiotics in poultry production. She discusses its antimicrobial properties, its impact on Salmonella reduction, and its application in pre and post-harvest interventions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid, has strong antimicrobial properties that could help reduce foodborne pathogens in poultry production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Shijina Raj Manjankattil Rajan is a postdoctoral research fellow at Auburn University’s Department of Poultry Science. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Minnesota and a DVM from Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science University. She is a PSA member and her research focuses on antibiotic alternatives for poultry, targeting major foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:05) Introduction
• (04:59) Caprylic acid explained
• (06:35) Pre-harvest studies
• (07:34) Impact on Salmonella reduction
• (09:51) Post-harvest applications
• (14:44) Future research focus
• (16:52) Closing thoughts

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