Avian influenza is a highly contagious virus that infects birds and can also be dangerous to humans. Nevertheless, while it may ruin the poultry industry, disrupting supplies and causing economic losses, there is a solution: vaccination. Vaccines play a critical role in preventing and controlling avian influenza, as they are developed to target specific virus strains and are regularly updated as new ones emerge. In this episode, Dr. Joe Giambrone discusses vaccines for avian influenza and their importance in reducing the severity of the disease and limiting its spread within bird and human populations alike.

“I think that new vaccines that can immunize birds for life will be developed." - Dr. Joseph Giambrone

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (1:40) Introduction 
• (5:48) Dr. Giambrone’s current role 
• (8:07) Vaccines for avian influenza (AI): development and characteristics 
• (13:46) The regulatory aspects of vaccines 
• (17:30) The application methods of vaccines 
• (21:26) Vaccination concerns regarding exports 
• (23:12) Response actions with AI positive farms 
• (27:42) Waterfowl migrations and AI transmission 
• (30:26) Vaccine development strategies 
• (34:36) Challenges and opportunities with AI 
• (37:31) Understanding and targeting the virus 
• (42:31) Final thoughts 
• (47:13) Three final questions

Meet the guest:  Dr. Joseph Giambrone

Experience:

• Current: Professor Emeritus at Auburn University; Senior Consultant at Better Poultry Health

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Health and Medical Microbiology (The University of Georgia)
• M.Sc., Farm Health and Production (The University of Delaware)
• B.Sc., Farm Health and Production (The University of Delaware)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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If students are to be successful, the poultry industry needs education. It provides them with comprehensive understanding of practices, challenges, and opportunities that cover all the critical topics in the field along with allowing them to make informed decisions and apply what they learn in the classroom. In that sense, engagement is a vital aspect of poultry education, one that is achieved through interactive learning methods, practical training, and real-world experiences. In this episode, Dr. Dawn Koltes shares her experiences with teaching poultry classes, engaging students through hands-on activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and encouraging their passion for the industry.

“It's all about building connections and networks – I think that is a really good way of getting to be successful and true to who you are." - Dr. Dawn Koltes

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:40) Introduction
• (08:18) The guest’s career path
• (11:44) Challenges and opportunities of teaching big-sized classes
• (15:40) Teaching scholarships in poultry education
• (17:24) Engagement with online learning: the post-covid scenario
• (19:25) Avian Physiology classes
• (24:30) Internship programs
• (28:16) How to pursue an internship and what it looks like
• (35:53) Turkey facilities
• (44:48) Three final questions

Meet the guest:  Dr. Dawn Koltes

Experience:

• Current: Assistant Professor at Iowa State University
• Past: Research Scientist at the University of Arkansas; Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Iowa State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Genetics (Iowa State University)
• M.Sc., Animal Breeding and Genetics (Iowa State University)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of Arkansas)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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During the past few years, risk assessments for Salmonella in poultry have made significant advances – and that is excellent: as public health risks associated with this foodborne pathogen grow, effective risk management strategies must be identified and implemented. To minimize Salmonella contamination risks, the poultry industry has been examining its current practices and maximizing the use of its existing tools. So in this episode, Dr. Sampedro shares his experience with understanding the risks the pathogen poses in food and developing more effective ways to manage those risks.

“Controlling Salmonella is key and there are two main approaches being taken: one is addressing highly virulent stereotypes and the other is moving away from just looking at the prevalence of the pathogen." - Dr. Fernando Sampedro

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (05:00) Salmonella control and risk assessment
• (08:51) Effective food safety measures and regulations
• (13:00) Processing control points
• (14:51) Tolerance levels for Salmonella in food products
• (20:32) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
• (23:17) Public awareness of Salmonella sources of contamination
• (30:59) Technologies to avoid Salmonella contamination
• (34:31) Future research and development
• (36:57) Final thoughts

Meet the guest:  Dr. Fernando Sampedro

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota 
• Past: Global Key Opinion Leader - Food Safety, at 3M

Background:

• Ph.D., Food Science and Technology (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Nutrition plays a vital role in the production of laying hens – and it all begins with pullet nutrition. Providing the birds with a well-balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs from the outset is crucial, and so their feeding program should be tailored according to their age, weight, and production stage. Also, it should never be forgotten that adequate nutrition not only promotes optimal egg production, but also enhances the overall health and welfare of laying hens. In this episode, Dr. Pratima Adhikari sheds light on the significance of nutrition for the growth and development of laying hens by emphasizing the importance of providing them with a balanced diet that meets their nutritional requirements throughout their entire lives.

“A good layer is built upon a good pullet. So it's definitely all about feed conversion and getting the animals to put on body weight before they lay." - Dr. Pratima Adhikari 

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (1:51) Introduction 
• (3:50)General aspects of pullet nutrition 
• (7:21) Diet formulation and pullet bone structure 
• (12:36) The role of nutrition in strengthening the gut of the birds to deal with Salmonella 
• (19:26) The effects of nutritional interventions on the microbiome of the birds 
• (22:33) Calcium, limestone and shell quality 
• (33:39) Advice for those wanting to follow a career in poultry nutrition 
• (37:02) Useful tools for scientific a career 

Meet the guest:  Dr. Pratima Adhikari

Experience:

• Current: Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University
• Past: Graduate Research Assistant at University of Georgia

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Georgia)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Manitoba)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The poultry industry faces a constant and significant threat from pathogens. Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites result in decreases in production, higher mortality rates, and substantial economic losses in poultry. Thus, a better understanding of bird microbiota, antimicrobial resistance biology, and alternatives to antimicrobials is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare of the flocks. It is also essential to understand the ecology of pathogens in order to prevent human illnesses and better manage them on farms. In this episode, Dr. Tim Johnson discusses relevant research on such a topic, particularly Salmonella and E. coli.

“Despite our best efforts, we haven't been able to totally get rid of Salmonella and E. Coli. You can work really hard to do that, but as soon as you accomplish your goal, another threat will come right in." - Dr. Tim Johnson

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (2:10) Introduction 
• (5:11) Current position 
• (6:54)Current research on pathogenic bacteria in poultry 
• (11:22) Salmonella and E. Coli: important aspects for poultry 
• (23:25) Current research on control methods for poultry pathogens 
• (35:42) Control methods for different bird species 
• (38:37) Working with producers to solve pathogen problems  
• (42:01) Research on other pathogens  
• (47:17) Three final questions

Meet the guest:  Dr. Tim Johnson

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine; Consultant on poultry pathogens

Background:

• Ph.D., Molecular Pathogenesis (North Dakota State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Robotics has revolutionized the broiler farming industry by allowing unprecedented efficiency and precision: from monitoring the health and growth of individual birds to collecting dead animals, those dynamic machines can perform a wide range of tasks. In this episode, Dusty Reynolds discusses the autonomous robotic solution his company has developed to address the additional labor costs, help poultry management, and improve the poultry industry. He goes deep into the mode of operation, devices involved, benefits, and what is to come next.

“Technology is changing poultry because it is providing more insights and thus, enabling producers to make better and quicker decisions.” - Dusty Reynolds

What you’ll learn:

• (0:00) Highlight
• (1:58) Introduction 
• (3:25) Guest’s current role 
• (4:25)Robots: bringing technology to poultry 
• (5:58) Opportunities for automation with broilers 
• (10:13) How technology is changing poultry 
• (15:45) The interaction of robots with the broilers and their functionalities  
• (21:54) Producers' perception of the robots 
• (24:39) The experience of the robots with turkey operations 
• (27:28) Robots for laying hen operations 
• (28:50) The necessary infrastructure for using the robots 
• (34:13) How growers can use the data generated by robots 
• (36:51) Final thoughts 
• (39:19) 3 final questions

Meet the guest:  Dusty Reynolds

Experience:

• Current: President at Birds Eye Robotics 
• Past: Founder at HeavyWorth; Co-Founder at Race-Note

Background:

• B.Sc., Industrial distribution (University of Nebraska)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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The enzyme phytase plays a crucial role in poultry nutrition, since it breaks down phytic acid – a component of most plant-based feed ingredients – as well as releases phosphorus and other nutrients for the birds. Thus, phytase promotes better growth and development for poultry by improving the availability of phosphorus while reducing the amount of it that is excreted in manure. In this episode, Dr. Michael Bedford discusses the use of phytase and other enzymes in poultry feed formulations to improve performance and sustainability, along with opportunities and challenges regarding the topic.

“What's really changed is that the efficacy of the phytases along with their ability to release phosphorus and calcium have improved, so we're seeing a better release of these nutrients from phytic acid” - Dr. Michael Bedford

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (01:45)
• Background (02:23)
• Current role (04:29)
• The use of phytases in poultry (05:23)
• The historical use of enzymes in poultry (07:44)
• The price of phytase (10:27)
• The interaction of phytases with the genetics of birds (12:01)
• Phytase chemistry and mode of action (17:22)
• The complexity of the digestion and absorption of phytase (28:39)
• The current potential value of fiber (33:25)
• Challenges in getting people to use enzymes correctly (39:34)
• Fiber and enzyme updates (43:23)
• Three Final Questions (48:44)

Meet the guest:  Dr. Michael Bedford

Experience:

• Current: Research Director at AB Vista
• Past: Research Director at Danisco; Research Director at Syngenta

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutrition and Biochemistry (University of Guelph)
• M.Sc., Nutrition (University of Guelph)
• B.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Nottingham)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Teaching can be challenging, especially when it comes to ag-related courses. That is because aside from lecturing, professors must also engage students in hands-on learning experiences, such as laboratory and field work, in order to help them apply their knowledge in the real world. In that sense, communication between educators and their students is essential, as is providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. During this episode, Dr. Emmert discusses the challenges and opportunities present in this new generation and provides an outlook on funding, jobs, and technology related to teaching.

"You must get as much hands-on day-to-day experience as you can, because that's what really allows you to understand how an animal can be both similar and vastly different from humans." - Dr. Jason Emmert

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:00)
• Background (3:03)
• Teaching (5:11)  
• The impact of an ag background on youth (9:01)
• Challenges of the new undergrad generation (13:37)
• Contemporary issues with agriculture consumers and environmental sciences (16:40)
• Teaching with live animals (22:27)
• Advice for those pursuing an ag undergrad (25:42)
• Funding outlook for students in ag (29:44)
• Job outlook in the ag (31:35)
• Technology in an Animal Sciences curriculum (33:45)
• Current research and collaborative work (42:39)
• Final thoughts (49:02)
• Three final questions (50:44)

Meet the guest:  Dr. Jason Emmert

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Illinois
• Past: Faculty member at the University of Arkansas; Assistant Dean in the University of Illinois College of ACES Office of Academic Programs

Background:

• Ph.D., Nutritional Science (University of Illinois)
• M.S., Nutritional Sciences (University of Illinois)
• B.S., Agricultural Science (University of Illinois)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this new series of The Poultry Podcast Show, we will transport you right into the action and show you what A DAY IN THE LIFE of the main positions on a poultry farm looks like. Is poultry nutrition something you'd like to pursue? Would you like to learn more about the routine, the necessary skills, the challenges, and the opportunities of the area? So this episode is for you: I talk with Dr. Sandro Cerrate about the life of a nutritionist: daily tasks, feed formulation, data analysis, studies, and lots of advice.

"There is no fixed routine being a poultry nutritionist – it changes every week, every day." - Dr. Sandro Cerrate

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (1:50)
• The daily routine of a poultry nutritionist (2:42)
• Challenges and opportunities working with broiler breeders (5:16)
• Formulating diets for commercial broilers (12:55)
• What to look for when being a poultry nutritionist consultant (15:57)
• Interacting with feed mill managers (22:02)
• Differences among diets, ingredients and husbandry in different countries (27:12)
• What a poultry nutritionist does on a day-to-day basis (32:22)
• Formulating diets: challenges, trends, and research (36:17)
• Practical cases: problems and solutions (46:18)
• Advices for the ones pursuing a career as a poultry nutritionist (52:16)

Meet the guest: Dr. Sandro Cerrate

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Nutritionist Consultant
• Past: Research Associate and Poultry Nutritionist

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition (University of Arkansas at Fayetteville)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Poultry diseases can lead to significant economic losses for producers and health risks for both birds and humans. This is why biosecurity is crucial in poultry production: it is what makes maintaining healthy flocks and market access, along with preventing the spread of diseases, possible. In this episode, Dr. Jon Moyle discusses his experience with biosecurity measures and improvements in the process of building more robust poultry production.

“Every farmer needs to draw a line that separates their farm from their houses.” - Dr. Jon Moyle

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (2:00)
• Combating misinformation about poultry on social media (9:20) 
• Preventing and responding to unauthorized farm visitors (13:55) 
•  Using a line of separation to improve biosecurity (18:33) 
• Biosecurity tips for small flock growers (24:30)
• The value of small backyard flocks (27:36)
•  Alternative litter materials for broilers and sustainability (35:08)
• Working with international small flock growers (41:22)
• Famous 3 questions (49:03)

Meet the guest: Dr. Jonathan "Jon" Moyle

Experience:

• Current: Poultry Specialist at the University of Maryland
• Past: Assistant Manager of a turkey farm (also managed a pet food supply company for his family)

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Science (University of Arkansas)
• M.Sc. (University of Arkansas)
• B.S. (Brigham Young University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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