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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Kevin Matter, from BASF Animal Nutrition, discusses the essential role of vitamin A quality and consistency in poultry feed production. Kevin shares insights into the rigorous analytical processes that ensure vitamin A retains its efficacy throughout manufacturing. Tune in on all major platforms!

"We employ high-quality analytical methods to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of vitamin A in poultry nutrition."

Meet the guest: Kevin Eugene Matter is currently the Technical Sales & New Business Development Manager for Vitamins and Carotenoids for the U.S. & Canada at BASF Animal Nutrition. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has managed key accounts, specialized in feed additives, and optimized premix formulations. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s in Agriculture from Murray State University.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:38) Introduction
• (01:08) Kevin’s background
• (03:31) Feed additive operations
• (04:37) Vitamin A focus
• (06:14) Nutrient levels in feed
• (07:08) Analytical testing methods
• (08:12) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a crucial discussion with Dr. Casey Owens,  from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Owens explores the persistent challenges of meat defects like woody breast and white striping, offering insights into the factors contributing to these issues and the research on potential nutritional solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit valuable knowledge on enhancing poultry meat quality. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Poultry meat quality is influenced by factors like genetics, environmental stress, and growth rates, all of which play a role in the quality seen during the postmortem period."

Meet the guest: Dr. Casey M. Owens, a Professor at the University of Arkansas, has dedicated over 24 years to advancing poultry science with a focus on meat quality and food science. Holding a Ph.D. in Poultry Science and Food Science from Texas A&M University, Dr. Owens has been awarded the Novus International Professor of Poultry Science award. Her extensive experience includes groundbreaking research in addressing poultry meat defects such as woody breast and white striping.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:30) Introduction
• (02:41) Meat quality issues
• (04:43) Meat quality detection
• (06:48) Nutritional interventions
• (08:44) Meat quality assessment
• (09:24) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Yadav Bajagai from Central Queensland University discusses gut microbiota in poultry and why it’s crucial for optimizing flock health and productivity. He explores how these microbial communities impact digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity while highlighting cutting-edge technologies in microbiota research. Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform now!

"The gut ecosystem is incredibly integrated. Microbes interact with each other and the host’s physiology, diet, and environment." 

Meet the guest: Dr. Yadav Bajagai is a researcher at Central Queensland University (CQU), specializing in microbiome, genomics, gut health, animal nutrition, and bioinformatics. He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science, a Master’s Degree in Animal Science, and a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland. With extensive experience in various roles across industry, government, and academia, Dr. Bajagai's research focuses on host-microbe interactions, alternatives to antibiotic feed supplements, and microbial ecology.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (01:58) Guest background
• (02:28) Gut microbiota
• (03:59) Microbes & immunity
• (06:03) Microbiota analysis
• (10:51) Microbiota research
• (13:03) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. JT Pope, from House of Raeford, explores the concept of blend feeding in poultry. Dr. Pope discusses how blend feeding could revolutionize the poultry industry by offering more precise nutrient delivery and improving feed efficiency. He also addresses the challenges and potential solutions for implementing this technique on a larger scale. Don’t miss this episode, available on all major platforms.

"Blend feeding is essentially taking two different diets and every day feeding them in different proportions so that you meet the animal's requirement directly."

Meet the guest: Dr. JT Pope is a nutritionist at House of Raeford Farms. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition/Animal and Poultry Science from North Carolina State University, where he also earned his M.S. and B.S. in Poultry Science. With nearly six years at House of Raeford and extensive research in feed manufacturing and broiler performance, he brings valuable expertise to the poultry industry.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (02:56) Concept of blend feeding
• (04:29) Feed milling efficiency
• (05:20) Challenges in adoption
• (08:04) Results from trials
• (10:33) Future technology integration
• (14:37) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Juan Gabriel Espino, an specialist in monogastric animal nutrition explores the role of dietary fiber in poultry nutrition. He discusses the differences between soluble and insoluble fibers, their effects on poultry performance, and how to optimize fiber content in diets. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in poultry nutrition—listen on all major platforms!

"Understanding the role of dietary fiber is crucial, as it influences both the growth performance and overall health of poultry."

Meet the guest: Juan Gabriel Espino is a veterinarian specializing in monogastric animal nutrition, with a focus on poultry and swine. He holds a Master's degree in Animal Production and Nutrition from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and has additional training in Avian Medicine from the University of Georgia. With over two decades of experience, he focuses on optimizing diets for poultry and swine.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:26) Fiber in poultry
• (04:57) Fiber content
• (06:28) Evaluating fiber
• (08:14) Fiber’s effects
• (10:38) Feeding the microbiome
• (13:51) Closing thoughts

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- Anitox

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Kevin Matter from BASF Animal Nutrition brings his wealth of industry knowledge to the table, sharing insights into the world of premixes and how they’re made to ensure top-notch animal feed. He explains the important role premixes play in poultry nutrition and why they’re a must-have for feed producers across the U.S. Join us to learn more about what goes into creating high-quality feed that supports healthy, thriving poultry. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Our focus is on ensuring that every vitamin and carotenoid we add to the feed is of the highest quality, supporting the health and productivity of poultry."

Meet the guest: Kevin Eugene Matter is currently the Technical Sales & New Business Development Manager for Vitamins and Carotenoids at BASF Animal Nutrition. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has managed key accounts, specialized in feed additives, and optimized premix formulations. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master’s in Agriculture from Murray State University.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (01:43) Guest background
• (02:08) Vitamins and carotenoids
• (04:16) Veterinary management
• (08:06) High-quality premixes in feed
• (10:28) Poultry versus other species
• (12:18) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Martha Rueda, Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University, discusses innovative methods to quantify feed spillage in poultry production. She shares the development and application of a unique capture unit designed to measure feed spillage, offering insights that can help poultry producers improve feed efficiency without additional costs. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We are interested in looking at if the spillage is related to the behavior and what is it in the design of the feeder that makes the birds spill more or less."

Meet the guest: Martha Sabine Rueda Lastres is a Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University specializing in poultry science. She has a solid background in agricultural engineering from EAP Zamorano and a Master’s degree in Poultry Science. Martha’s research focuses on improving poultry feed strategies to enhance performance and nutrient utilization. 

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:21) Guest background
• (03:21) Understanding feed spillage
• (04:38) Measuring feed spillage
• (08:22) Live bird trial outcomes
• (12:01) Feeder design impact
• (14:05) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode, we reconnect with Dr. Todd Applegate from the University of Georgia. Dr. Applegate discusses his vision for departmental growth and outlines his expectations for the future of research in poultry nutrition. He offers valuable insights into treating mycotoxins, understanding poultry gut health, and using technology to push the boundaries of poultry nutrition. Don't miss this chance to revisit key developments that continue to influence the future of the poultry industry.

"We're really poised on this data tsunami of being able to integrate a lot of things from real-time feeding data to incoming ingredients into the formulation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Todd Applegate, currently serving as the Department Head of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia, brings decades of experience in poultry nutrition and research. With a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and an M.S. and B.S. in Animal Science from Iowa State University, Dr. Applegate has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in feed formulation and gut health.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (01:58) Dr. Applegate’s background
• (03:10) Future of poultry nutrition
• (06:28) Gut health
• (08:29) Mycotoxins in poultry diets
• (11:05) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Enrique Montiel from Anitox discusses the role of feed quality in poultry production, emphasizing its impact on bird performance and biosecurity. Dr. Montiel explores the advancements in feed hygiene, microbial load management, and strategies for biosecurity risks linked to feed. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Feed is crucial in biosecurity as it's widely proven to be a vector for transporting diseases and pathogens you don't want to have in the poultry industry."

Meet the guest: Dr. Enrique Montiel is a poultry veterinarian and avian pathologist with over 25 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from The University of Georgia and an M.S. in Avian Pathology from the University of Delaware. As Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production at Anitox, he focuses on enhancing feed quality and biosecurity in poultry production. With extensive experience in vaccine development and disease management, Dr. Montiel provides valuable insights on poultry health and safety.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (02:50) Feed quality aspects
• (03:32) Feed as a biosecurity risk
• (05:41) Modern approaches to clean feed
• (08:35) Biosecurity and feed
• (10:44) Emerging feed quality trends
• (12:21) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Martin Gierus a Professor in Animal Nutrition explains the chemical and physical properties of fiber, discussing how it influences nutrient digestion and its potential to boost poultry performance. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an expert on how to optimize fiber utilization in poultry diets—available now on all major platforms.

"Fiber's physical and chemical properties, such as buffering capacity and swelling properties, help us understand nutrient absorption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Martin Gierus is a Professor in Animal Nutrition at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on nutrient flows and home-grown proteins for animals. He has previously worked at AMANDUS KAHL and the University of Kiel. Dr. Gierus holds a PhD in Animal Nutrition from the Technical University of Munich and an MSc. from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (02:18) Dr. Martin Gierus background
• (02:55) Fiber in poultry diets
• (04:56) Physical and chemical properties
• (06:15) Fiber on nutrient digestion
• (08:37) Fiber’s role in performance
• (12:26) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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