Food Chain Chats

What’s the long-term impact of cutting corners in a poultry nutrition program? Are there better ways to manage costs without putting overall productivity at risk? How do products like CELMANAX™ and CERTILLUS™ help protect poultry performance and increase profitability, both now and down the road? In this chat, Vic Fox, Poultry Account Manager at ARM & HAMMER™, draws on his degree in poultry science and nearly three decades of live production and complex management experience to discuss strategies for long-term, sustainable gains. You won’t want to miss Vic’s #ScienceHearted conversation with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

What processes, systems and technologies help the beef industry stay ahead of pathogenic challenges? What’s phage technology and how has it successfully and safely pinpointed threats before they become issues? In this chat Brent Marnin, U.S. Beef Business Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, draws on his years of relevant industry experience to discuss all things phage technology, including specific examples of how it has successfully worked in real-world scenarios. You won’t want to miss Brent’s #ScienceHearted conversation with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

What’s the key to a healthy immune system in cattle? How do you lay the foundation for a healthy herd? In this chat with Dr. Chris Chase, a professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at South Dakota State University, he draws on research to discuss how it often comes down to one factor — balance. A homeostasis where the immune system isn’t overactive but is also doing enough to fight off invaders. It’s delicate, but doable. If you’re interested in the immune system balancing act, you won’t want to miss Dr. Chase’s in-depth #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

What does #ScienceHearted service look like? How does a consultative approach address each customer’s unique needs and lead to the most trusted solutions? In this chat, Mark Martinez, Director of Americas Sales for Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, draws on his years of experience serving customers within the poultry and swine industries to talk about the difference a truly customer-centric, relationship-driven approach makes. You won’t want to miss Mark’s #ScienceHearted conversation with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

How can improving the resiliency of livestock and poultry support performance? What are some efficient, natural strategies for strengthening the immune system to fend off clostridial challenges and other pathogenic threats? Tapping his years of experience developing customized microbial products and his doctorate in food microbiology from Iowa State University, Dr. Tom Rehberger, Director of Innovation and Product Development at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, shares his insights on how Refined Functional Carbohydrates™ (RFCs™) and Targeted Microbial Solutions™ can help tackle pathogenic threats naturally. If you’re interested in the results you can get from innovative products like CERTILLUS™ and CELMANAX™, you won’t want to miss Tom’s #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

What are the challenges food safety managers encounter when faced with the deluge of food safety data out there? How can you avoid information overload to discern what’s best for you and your unique situation? Tapping her expertise in both food safety and the quality of poultry meat, eggs and egg products, Dr. Christine Alvarado shares strategies for keeping it simple, targeting objectives and getting the actionable answers you need—when you need them. If you’re interested in making the most of food safety data in your decision-making, don’t miss Christine’s #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

How are food safety standards and regulations evolving? What can protein producers, packers and processors expect this year and beyond, especially as it relates to Salmonella and other pathogenic threats? Tapping his food safety expertise in both livestock production and meat processing, Dr. Steve Larsen, Technical Services Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, shares his insights on how taking a multi-hurdle, multi-technology approach can ready you for whatever might be coming down the line. If you’re interested in taking a farm-to-fork food safety approach that stresses continuous improvement, you won’t want to miss Steve’s #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

What exactly is the microbiome and how does it affect the health, resiliency and productivity of both humans and animals? What are proven strategies for introducing beneficial bacteria into poultry, dairy, swine and other animal diets? With an impressive resume as a researcher, presenter and adjunct faculty member at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Xandra Smith, Research Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, shares her insights into why the microbiome matters, as well as the latest advances in targeting specific challenges by adding beneficial bacteria to feed. If you’re interested in getting maximum benefit at the microscopic level, don’t miss Xandra’s #ScienceHearted discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

Science drives innovation up and down the food chain, including the dairy farm. What are some of the latest dairy research initiatives and how will they help producers increase productivity and improve profitability? With a diverse background that took him from the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of academia, where he served as professor and head of the cattle teaching and research complex at McGill University, Dr. Elliot Block, Research Fellow and Director of Technology at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, discusses his lifelong passion for research and how it has informed recent dairy initiatives. If you’re interested in what’s at the heart of our #ScienceHearted commitment, don’t miss Elliot’s discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”

Consumer preferences continue to influence swine production practices, including the use of Antibiotic Growth Promoters (AGPs). How can swine producers navigate changing preferences and standards while maintaining productivity? With a Ph.D. in swine nutrition and immunology, plus wide-ranging, hands-on expertise in animal nutrition, animal health and immunology, Dr. Ellen Davis, Monogastric Technical Services Manager at Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, is well qualified to discuss the latest innovations for keeping pathogens in check, increasing resiliency at every stage of a pig’s lifecycle and mitigating food safety issues. If you’re interested in alternatives to AGPs and a #ScienceHearted conversation about industry trends and your best, next moves, don’t miss Ellen’s discussion with host Andy Vance in this episode of “Food Chain Chats.”