The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Morgan Thayer, Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva, explains how phytogenic feed additives can support broiler performance. Dr. Thayer discusses bioactive plant compounds, gut health, nutrient utilization, feed conversion, and research findings that connect nutritional strategies to production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

“What makes this phytogenic solution really unique is that the innovation and research team looked for plants with bioactive compounds that targeted receptors within the bird to elicit an anti-inflammatory response.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Morgan Thayer is the Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva. Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in  Animal Science from Purdue University, a master’s degree in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, and a Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Purdue University. Listen to Dr. Morgan Thayer on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:59) Introduction
(03:12) Phytogenic solutions
(04:48) Inflammation support
(06:22) Performance outcomes
(07:48) Feed conversion
(08:59) Additive applications
(09:23) Closing thoughts

The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Fortiva

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Alexandre Bonadiman Mariani, PhD candidate in Animal Nutrition pursuing a joint degree between Laval University in Canada and the University of Tours / INRAE in France, explains why precision phosphorus nutrition may require moving beyond fixed ingredient values. He discusses a meta-analysis developed to predict digestible phosphorus based on calcium, phytate phosphorus, non-phytate phosphorus, and phytase supplementation. Learn how dynamic prediction systems can help to support more precise, economical, and sustainable broiler nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!

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“As dietary calcium rises, phosphorus digestibility usually declines, while phytase can erase that negative effect only up to a plateau.”

Meet the guest: Alexandre Mariani is a PhD candidate in Animal Nutrition pursuing a joint degree between Laval University in Canada and the University of Tours / INRAE in France. His research focuses on phosphorus and calcium nutrition in poultry, particularly nutrient digestibility, phytase efficacy, predictive modeling, and precision feeding strategies for efficient and sustainable production. Listen to Alexandre Mariani on the Poultry Nutrition Black Belt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:44) Introduction
(03:01) Variable phosphorus digestibility
(04:42) Phytate phosphorus complexity
(05:57) Meta-analysis of broiler studies
(08:44) Calcium effects
(10:44) Comparing available P systems
(14:14) Closing thoughts

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* Fortiva
* Kemin

- Poultry Science Association
- Anitox
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Rude, Poultry Nutritionist at Pete & Gerry's Organics, explains how specialty egg markets shape layer diet formulation. He discusses certification requirements, omega-3 targets, yolk pigmentation, shell color, egg size, ingredient quality, and the health challenges of outdoor systems. Learn how nutritionists balance production performance with consumer expectations across organic, free-range, and pasture-based programs. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Yolk color requires careful adjustments because consumer preferences vary by category and dietary changes take weeks to appear."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chris Rude is a Poultry Nutritionist at Pete & Gerry's Organics, where diet formulation supports organic and conventional free-range and pasture-based layer systems. He earned a Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from Kansas State University and has held nutrition and technical roles across poultry production, feed formulation, ingredient standards, quality assurance, and research. Learn more from Dr. Chris Rude on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:39) Introduction
(03:19) Diet formulation
(04:19) Yolk color management
(05:34) Purchasing decisions
(09:08) Ingredient selection
(10:38) Health issues
(11:30) Closing thoughts

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* Fortiva
* Kemin

- Poultry Science Association
- Anitox
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special National Chicken Month episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Brian Oakley, Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, explains the importance of the cecal microbiome in poultry nutrition. He discusses how microbial communities, fiber fermentation, and cecal activity influence feed efficiency, bird performance, and gut health. Explore how microbiome research is shaping future poultry nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"Microbiome research now allows scientists to understand which microorganisms are present, their functions, and how communities influence poultry health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brian Oakley is a Professor of Microbial Ecology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. His research applies microbial ecology, qPCR, high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics to poultry nutrition, food safety, infectious disease, and animal health. Before joining WesternU, he worked as a research microbiologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. He earned a Ph.D. in Plant and Microbial Ecology from the University of Washington. Learn more from Dr. Brian Oakley on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:30) Introduction
(02:40) Microbiome transplant
(05:00) Performance effects
(05:43) Metagenomics and cecal fermentation
(10:49) Early microbial colonization
(12:44) Matching microbes to feed
(15:16) Closing thoughts

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* Fortiva

- Poultry Science Association
- Anitox
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck, Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University, discusses arginine silicate inositol supplementation in late-phase laying hens. She explains how different inclusion levels influenced eggshell quality and bone density, why improved calcium retention may be involved, and how producers can begin evaluating the supplement according to flock needs and cost-benefit goals. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"Arginine silicate inositol supplementation can support eggshell quality and bone density, with effective inclusion levels depending on the specific production objective."

Meet the guest: Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck is an Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University. Her research spans nutritional immunology, gastrointestinal physiology, microbiome and host interactions, feed additive manipulation of digestion, poultry welfare, meat quality, woody breast, and applied monogastric nutrition. She also studies nutrition and immunology strategies that support poultry performance, welfare, and sustainability. Listen to Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:26) Introduction
(01:49) Understanding ASI
(03:06) Late-phase challenges
(03:56) Layer study design
(05:54) Reccomendations
(06:45) Calcium retention
(09:53) Closing thoughts

The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Fortiva
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- Poultry Science Association
- Anitox
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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