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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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11:41

Dr. Michael Lilburn: Zinc’s Role in Poultry Nutrition...

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2025/08/13

In this second part of the episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Lilburn from Ohio State University continues exploring the complexities of zinc nutrition in poultry. He explores transporters, immune function, microbiome interactions, and the limitations of current zinc research methodologies. Dr. Lilburn also discusses the effectiveness of organic vs. inorganic zinc sources. Listen now on all major platforms!"The role of trace minerals on the microbiome may not show

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16:43

Dr. Michael Lilburn: Zinc in Poultry Diets - Part 1 |...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Lilburn, Emeritus Professor at Ohio State University, explores the complex role of zinc in poultry nutrition. He discusses historical context, metabolic functions, enzyme interactions, and ongoing misconceptions around zinc requirements. Gain science-backed insights into digestibility and bioavailability. Listen now on all major platforms!"Zinc plays catalytic and structural roles depending on the protein and the amino acid

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Juan Gabriel Espino: Growth Curve Modeling | Ep. 111

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2025/07/30

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Juan Gabriel Espino, specialist in monogastric animal nutrition, discusses the role of mathematics in poultry nutrition and the application of nonlinear models in growth prediction for pullets and broilers. He explains how the Gompertz function can be used as a powerful tool to improve feed phase management, optimize nutrient strategies, and better understand animal growth dynamics. Listen now on all major platforms!"The Gompertz model

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Dr. Birger Svihus: Particle Size Preference | Ep. 110

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2025/07/23

In this 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 once per

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13:06

Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi: Reduced Protein Diets | Ep. 109

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2025/07/16

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi from the University of Georgia shares key findings from his studies with reduced-protein diets in poultry diets. He explains the role of alternative protein sources, amino acid supplementation, and phase-specific feeding strategies in maintaining performance. Learn how these approaches impact both production and environmental outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!"Digestible amino acid formulation has allowed

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13:54

Dr. Cangliang Shen: Microbial Safety in Poultry...

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2025/07/09

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Cangliang Shen from West Virginia University explores how microbial contamination in poultry poses emerging challenges for food safety. He discusses the use of surrogate bacteria, thermal processing techniques, and sanitation protocols in real-world poultry feed operations. Listen now on all major platforms!"We find that temperature up to 80°C can reach a three log reduction for the efficiency, which gives us hints for developing

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Dr. Elijah Kiarie: β-Mannanase in Poultry Feed | Ep. 107

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2025/07/02

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elijah Kiarie from the University of Guelph discusses the nutritional challenges of β-mannans in soybean meal and the value of β-mannanase supplementation in poultry diets. He breaks down the metabolic, immune, and microbiome effects of fiber and how enzyme technologies are advancing feed efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"β-mannanase supplementation helps neutralize β-mannans, improving nutrient absorption and reducing

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13:15

Dr. Alastair Thomas: Dysbiosis, Performance and...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Alastair Thomas, Global Head Poultry Nutrition & Health at Anitox, shares expert insight on early-life bird health, pathogen behavior, and microbiome management. He explains why understanding microbial balance is essential in optimizing bird performance, especially during the critical first week. Learn practical ways to prevent opportunistic bacterial growth and manage feed strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!"Try to

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14:09

Dr. Lisa Bielke: Feed Additives for Poultry Gut...

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2025/06/18

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Bielke from North Carolina State University talks about how probiotics, prebiotics, and phytogenics are changing the way we think about poultry health. She shares how tools like omics and machine learning are helping us better understand the gut microbiome, vertical transmission, and how birds recover from disease. Get a closer look at where poultry health is headed. Listen now on all major platforms!"I've seen big changes

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9:54

Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos: US Sorghum in Broiler...

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2025/06/11

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos from Clemson University explores the potential of sorghum as a viable alternative to corn in poultry diets. She explains the nutritional benefits, performance implications, and the importance of selecting low-tannin cultivars. Learn how proper formulation can support ingredients replacement without compromising broiler performance. Listen now on all major platforms!"Sorghum is an excellent source of energy

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Dr. Milan Sharma: Coccidiosis in Laying Hens | Ep. 103

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2025/06/04

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Milan Sharma from Cornell University shares research on nutritional interventions to improve egg production in laying hens challenged with coccidiosis. He also discusses new findings on grape pomace as a potential bioactive feed ingredient for broilers. Learn how alternative feed sources could shape the future of poultry health and how supplementation can support egg production and gut health under disease pressure. Listen now on all

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Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya: Enzyme Innovations in Poultry |...

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2025/05/28

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya from Kerry shares how enzyme innovation transforms poultry nutrition. She explains end-to-end enzyme development, sustainability through proteases, and how enzyme specificity affects feed formulation. Listen now on all major platforms!"Proteases support better products, better processes, and better planet outcomes for poultry producers globally."Meet the guest: Dr. Sara Llamas-Moya holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences

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12:22

Dr. Natalie Morgan: Fiber in Poultry Diets | Ep. 101

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2025/05/21

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Natalie Morgan from Curtin University explains why fiber is often the overlooked component in poultry diets and why it deserves more attention. She explains how soluble and insoluble fibers impact gut health, nutrient absorption, and enzyme efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Soluble fiber ferments and fuels beneficial bacteria, producing short-chain fatty acids that support gut health and reduce pathogen

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Dr. John Boney: Nutrient Segregation Insights | Ep. 100

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2025/05/14

This episode marks a special milestone for The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast as we celebrate our 100th episode! Dr. John Boney from Penn State University shares key findings on nutrient segregation in commercial poultry houses. He outlines effective feed sampling strategies, the role of feed line design, and how feed pellet quality affects nutrient uniformity. Learn how commercial conditions can shape nutrition outcomes. Don’t miss this special episode—tune in to celebrate with us, available

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Jordyn Studer: Choline in Poultry Diets | Ep. 99

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2025/05/07

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jordyn Studer, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, explains the crucial role of choline in poultry diets. She outlines its key metabolic pathways, common dietary sources, and how new alternatives are reshaping nutritional strategies. Discover how these innovations enhance feed efficiency, handling, and performance outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!"Choline can be acetylated into acetylcholine, which plays a large role in

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Dr. Nelly Cribillero: Almond Hulls in Poultry Diet |...

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2025/04/30

In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, as we celebrate World Veterinary Day this month, we welcome Dr. Nelly Cribillero, a veterinarian specializing in poultry nutrition. Dr. Cribillero shares her insights on the use of almond hulls in poultry diets, discussing their impact on performance, gut health, and inflammation. Tune in to learn more about her groundbreaking research and how it could benefit the poultry industry. Listen now on all major platforms!"The US is

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Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr.: Pre-harvest Food Safety |...

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2025/04/23

In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr., from USDA-ARS, who discusses his work in pre-harvest food safety and its impact on poultry systems. He shares insights into microbial ecology, soy-free diets, and the critical role of the microbiome in food safety and bird health. Gain valuable knowledge on how feed composition and environmental factors influence poultry production. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Chance Williams: Poultry Applied Research | Ep. 96

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2025/04/16

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chance Williams from Wayne-Sanderson Farms shares a practical look into how integrators conduct nutrition research and apply findings to real-world production. He discusses mini pen trials, research collaborations, and decision-making frameworks that drive nutritional strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!"The mini pens are within the same production environment as the birds in that house, not isolated like a typical

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Dr. Austin Jasek: Boosting Broiler Productivity &...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Austin Jasek, Poultry Account Manager at Zinpro Corporation, breaks down how trace minerals impact broiler performance, yield, and overall profitability. Learn how optimizing zinc and other minerals can improve performance, enhance meat quality, and reduce environmental impact. Don’t miss it—tune in now on all major platforms!"We've completely replaced zinc with a sole source of available zinc, and seen consistent performance

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Dr. Shijina Rajan: Essential Oils in Food Safety |...

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2025/04/02

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Shijina Rajan, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Auburn University, explores the role of essential oils in post-harvest food safety. She breaks down their antimicrobial effects against Salmonella, their impact on meat quality, and the challenges of integrating them into commercial poultry processing. Listen now on all major platforms!"We tested pimenta essential oil for its effectiveness in reducing Salmonella in poultry processing,

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