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The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

Learn poultry nutrition from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry – in 9 minutes.If you are a poultry nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts

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Dr. Pedro Ferzola: Early Nutrition in Poultry | Ep. 153

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2026/05/20

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pedro Ferzola, a research associate at FFoQSI and scientist at BOKU University, explains early feeding strategies in broiler chickens. He highlights the importance of nutrient timing, energy sources, and feed processing to support gut development and performance. Learn how early nutrition shapes outcomes and why precision feeding matters. Listen now on all major platforms!"Early feeding represents one of the most critical phases in

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Dr. Birger Svihus: Particle Size Preference | Ep. 152

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2026/05/13

In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Birger Svihus from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences breaks down how particle size affects broiler feeding behavior. He shares insights into how birds select feed particles, their preferences for fines, and the implications for feed formulation. Find out how a closer look at pecking patterns could change the way we think about poultry nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!"The bird is pecking more than

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Thomas Jones: Predicting Amino Acids In Real Time |...

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2026/05/06

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Thomas Jones, a PhD student at the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, presents research on using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict digestible amino acid content in soybean meal. By correlating rooster bioassay data with NIR spectra, the method enables rapid, real-time nutrient assessment at the feed mill level, helping nutritionists manage ingredient variability more effectively. Listen now on all

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13:46

Emmanuel Nuamah: Meta-Analysis in Poultry Nutrition |...

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2026/04/29

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Emmanuel Nuamah, Research Assistant at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea, explains how meta-analysis combines data from multiple studies to deliver more reliable, evidence-based nutritional strategies for broilers and layers. He walks through the full meta-analysis process, from the PICO framework to bias screening, and discusses how machine learning is making the method even more dynamic and powerful. Listen now on all major

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10:59

Dr. Rony Riveros: Precision Nutrition for Sustainable...

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2026/04/22

In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, marking Earth Day, we welcome Dr. Rony Riveros, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in energy metabolism, mineral metabolism, and nutritional modeling in broilers and laying hens, who explores how precision nutrition and mathematical modeling can drive more sustainable poultry production. He explains how dynamic nutritional models replace static table values to better reflect real flock conditions, and discusses how smarter raw

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Dr. Stacey Roberts: Commercial Layer Nutrition...

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2026/04/15

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stacey Roberts, Senior Director of Nutrition at Versova, explains how genetics influence layer nutrient requirements and feeding strategies. She highlights digestible amino acids, alternative ingredients, and how to apply research data in commercial systems. Dr. Roberts also discusses aligning nutrition with production goals and flock challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!"Layer nutrition benefits from broader research

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Laura Guarás: Alpha-Galactosidase In Poultry...

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2026/04/08

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Laura Guarás, RD&A Manager at Kerry, explains how alpha-galactosidase enzymes improve the nutritional value of soybean meal in poultry diets. She explores galactooligosaccharides, nutrient availability, multi-enzyme strategies, and advances in bioengineering that improve enzyme stability and performance in feed systems. Laura also highlights practical implications for feed efficiency and ingredient variability. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Taina Lopes: Newcastle Disease Impact | Ep. 146

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2026/04/01

In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Taina Lopes, a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University, who explores how nutrition can influence immune responses to Newcastle disease in poultry. She breaks down the impact of viral shedding, immunization challenges, and the role of nutrients like vitamin D and zinc in immune support. Learn how immunity and nutrition intersect in poultry health. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Juan Espino: Amino Acid Balance for Layers | Ep....

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2026/03/25

In this part two episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan Espino, an animal nutritionist in Guatemala, continues the conversation, now discussing amino acid density and arginine strategies to support extended lay. He explains how optimizing arginine-to-lysine ratios can improve flock uniformity, egg persistence, immune response, and shell quality through antioxidant nutrition. Learn practical approaches to maintain layer performance and metabolic balance. Listen now on all major

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Bethany Alexander: Liver Health in Laying Hens | Ep. 144

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2026/03/18

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Bethany Alexander, PhD student at Virginia Tech, discusses the role of choline in laying hen nutrition and its importance for liver health and fat metabolism. Research evaluating a natural choline alternative compared different dietary strategies and explored impacts on egg production and egg quality. Results highlight opportunities and limitations of current approaches. Listen now on all major platforms!"Natural phytoactive

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Dr. Juan Espino: Nutrition for 100 Week Layers | Ep....

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2026/03/11

In this part one episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan Espino, an animal nutritionist in Guatemala, discusses nutritional strategies for extended lay cycles up to 100 weeks. He explains phase feeding, calcium management, body weight control, amino acid balance, and antioxidant support to sustain shell quality and persistency. Learn practical approaches to improve long-term layer performance. Listen now on all major platforms!“Today’s layers show higher feed intake and larger

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Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi: Resistant Starch in Poultry...

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2026/03/04

In this part 2 episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, continues the conversation explaining how resistant starch influences gut health and performance responses in broilers. He discusses feeding duration, timing of inclusion, disease challenge models, and practical ingredient considerations for commercial diets. Dr. Olukosi highlights research-driven strategies that balance biological effects with economic

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Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi: Starch and Gut Health | Ep. 141

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2026/02/25

In this part 1 episode of the Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how resistant starch functions as a nutritional strategy to support poultry gut health. He outlines starch digestion, fermentation benefits, feed processing effects, and practical inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!“Pelleting does not completely eliminate starch resistance, because measurable amounts of resistant starch remain present in

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Milan Kandel: Modern Canola Nutrition | Ep. 140

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2026/02/18

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Milan Kandel, PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, explains how canola products can be better used in poultry diets. He discusses Australian feed-ingredient challenges, the nutritional benefits of canola, key anti-nutritional factors, and how processing methods improve digestibility and performance. Learn research-driven strategies to increase inclusion rates responsibly. Gain practical insight into modern canola utilization. Listen

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Hamid Naeini: Managing Blackhead Disease Through...

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2026/02/11

I'm Dr. Doug Korver, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as co-host on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our special guest is Hamid Naeini, a PhD candidate at the University of Georgia. We discuss nutritional approaches to Blackhead disease control in turkeys, including transmission routes, clinical signs, and limitations of current control programs. Hamid also presents research data on pine bark inclusion as a

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Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi: Reduced Protein Diets | Ep. 138

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2026/02/04

In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi, associate professor at the University of Georgia, discusses reduced protein diets in broiler nutrition. He explains the challenges of replacing soybean meal, the role of alternative protein feedstuffs, and how amino acids influence performance and gut health. Learn how these approaches impact both production and environmental outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!"Digestible amino acid

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Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish: Multi-Omics for Better...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish from Auburn University breaks down how multi-omics is being applied to practical poultry nutrition challenges. He explains how transcriptomics and microbiome data clarify gut health responses to calcium levels, limestone particle size, and fiber strategies under necrotic enteritis and coccidiosis pressure. The discussion connects molecular pathways with intestinal integrity, immune regulation, and performance outcomes

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Dr. Sami Dridi: Beta Mannans Impact on Poultry | Ep. 136

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2026/01/21

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sami Dridi from the University of Arkansas explains the molecular and physiological impact of beta mannan on poultry health and performance. He breaks down how beta mannan triggers inflammation, affects gut integrity, and reduces feed efficiency, and he shares research on how beta mannanase can counter these challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!"Beta mannan creates physiological, immunological, and metabolic challenges that

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Dr. Isaac Poaty Ditengou: Meta-analytical Tools...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Isaac Poaty Ditengou from Laval University in Canada explains how meta-analysis is applied in poultry nutrition research. He breaks down the fundamentals of data collection, inclusion criteria, and interpretation of results, while highlighting common challenges faced by researchers and students. The conversation shows why meta-analysis is essential when research findings are inconsistent or controversial. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe: Rethinking Poultry Diets in a...

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2026/01/07

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe from The Ohio State University talks about going beyond corn and soy to rethink poultry diets in today’s stressful production environments. He discusses alternatives to traditional corn-soy diets, the role of fiber and ingredient diversity, and how small feed adjustments can help birds to handle stress while maintaining optimal performance. Listen now on all major platforms!"The gut is the largest ecosystem in the

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