Food Chain Chats

Food Chain Chats

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Food Chain Chats episodes

  • Developing Resilient Immune Systems in Poultry with Dr. Xandra Smith

    What role does the microbiome play in building immunity in poultry? What is the difference between in-feed antibiotics and prebiotics in helping animals through challenges? Why is inflammation a key concern for producers? Dr. Xandra Smith, Director, Innovation and Product Development, answers these questions and more in the latest #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.

    9 min
  • What’s Next in Mycotoxin Mitigation with Dr. Sangita Jalukar

    It’s widely known in the poultry industry that feeds contaminated with mycotoxins can have significant negative effects on performance and efficiency. What’s less understood is the physiological effects occurring inside the bird that cause the decrease in performance. In this #ScienceHearted discussion, Andy Vance and Dr. Sangita Jalukar dive into the latest mycotoxin mitigation research, the impact mycotoxin control has in overall food quality and safety, and what solutions lie ahead.


    10 min
  • Connecting Every Link of the Food Chain with Roger Beers

    What if there was a single, unified team connecting all the links of the food chain, working together to meet emerging customer challenges and industry trends? Now, there is. Learn more about Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production’s recent internal restructure and what it means for your organization in the latest #ScienceHearted discussion with Roger Beers, Director, Global Integrated Food Production, and host Andy Vance.

    12 min
  • Combating Enterotoxigenic E. coli in Swine with Dr. Ellen Davis
    How can we combat health issues at the microbial level that are constantly evolving? What can we learn from a recent validation study conducted in the South Central United States? What solutions exist to fight current pathogenic threats - and how can we get ahead of rapidly emerging challenges like E. coli F18 in swine production systems? Drawing on her deep expertise in animal nutrition, immunology and gut health, Dr. Ellen Davis, Swine Technical Services Manager, addresses these questions and more in this episode of Food Chain Chats.
    16 min
  • Managing Through High Feed Costs with Dr. Joel Pankowski
    How can you overcome challenges caused by high feed prices in the dairy industry? What long-term challenges can short-term feed changes cause? What role does consistency play in overcoming these challenges? Drawing on his diverse background in animal nutrition, Dr. Joel Pankowski, Ruminant Technical Services Manager, addresses these questions and more as he offers his expert insights on managing through high feed costs in the latest #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    13 min
  • Achieving Consistency in Transition Cow Rations with Dr. Ruby Wu
    What options do dairy producers have to optimize the transition diet in their herd? How do supply chain disruptions influence dietary decisions? What considerations should you be aware of when looking to make ingredient changes in the ration? The ongoing global supply challenges impacting many commodities mean these questions are more important now than ever before. Relying on her extensive experience in transition health and nutrition, Dr. Ruby Wu, Ruminant Technical Services Manager, addresses these concerns and more in the latest #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    8 min
  • Fighting Mycotoxins at the Cellular Level with Dr. Sangita Jalukar
    How widespread is the threat of mycotoxins in animal feed? Is feed testing consistently effective in addressing this ongoing challenge? What other approaches have proven even more successful? Using recent groundbreaking research on cytotoxicity, Dr. Sangita Jalukar discusses the new Prevent-Protect-Resilience (PPR) approach that helps animals battle multiple mycotoxin challenges from the inside out. If you’re interested in defeating mycotoxins you won’t want to miss this #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    16 min
  • Economics of Food Safety Antimicrobials with Dr. Glynn Tonsor
    How much are you “saving” with one antimicrobial over another? What are other costs to consider, including equipment and supply chain challenges? Drawing on firsthand research and his experience as professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University, Dr. Glynn Tonsor discusses a recent report, published by him and his team, on the true cost of equipment ownership when using PAA antimicrobials compared to DBDMH technology in food production. If you’re interested in making the right food safety choice for your operation needs, you won’t want to miss this #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    15 min
  • Food Safety in Focus with Dr. Jack McReynolds and Dr. Christine Alvarado
    How does biomapping help address FSIS standards and reduce pathogen loads at meat processing facilities? Why is understanding the science behind any food safety approach important when planning a multi-hurdle, multi-technology strategy? What are the best applications and synergies for some of the most common antimicrobials? Tapping their extensive hands-on expertise as part of the Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production team, Dr. Jack McReynolds, Director of Research and Development, and Dr. Christine Alvarado, Technical Services Manager, discuss some of the most pressing food safety topics. If you’re interested in learning more about the latest food safety strategies, you won’t want to miss this #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    24 min
  • Addressing Salmonella in Beef Processing with Dr. Angela Siemens
    How can the beef industry get Salmonella on the same downward trend as E. coli? What food safety advances show the greatest promise? How can phage technology help as part of a multi-hurdle, multi-technology approach? Tapping her experience overseeing food safety and quality management systems at more than 50 beef, turkey, egg, case-ready and processing facilities, Dr. Angela Siemens, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory at Cargill, discusses best practices for shifting pathogen numbers in the industry’s favor. If you’re interested in food safety across the food chain, don’t miss this #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance.
    23 min

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