Dr. Elijah Kiarie: β-Mannanase in Poultry Feed | Ep. 107
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 immune activation."Meet the guest: Dr. Elijah Kiarie received his Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in monogastric nutrition from the University of Manitoba. He is a Professor at the University of Guelph and holds The McIntosh Family Professorship in Poultry Nutrition. His research bridges fundamental and applied science to advance poultry productivity through innovations in early-life nutrition, enzyme technologies, and sustainable feed strategies.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(03:51) Role of β-mannans(05:49) Immune system activation(07:25) β-mannanase supplementation(08:27) Enzyme technology role(09:20) Microbiota and fermentation(12:25) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: BASF* Kerry* Kemin- Poultry Science Association- Anitox𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Poultry Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Poultry CampusLinkedIn: Poultry Campus
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Dr. Alastair Thomas: Dysbiosis, Performance and Immunity | Ep. 106
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 get to a steady, balanced state where environmental challenges do not impact the microbiome."Meet the guest: Dr. Alastair Thomas holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Bath and currently serves as the Global Head Poultry Nutrition & Health at Anitox. With over 15 years of experience, he leads a team of experts to deliver science-based solutions in animal health for pathogen control and poultry performance.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(02:40) Microbiome balance(04:30) Opportunistic pathogens(06:10) Tackling early bird challenges(08:30) Feed and gut health(11:57) Understanding flock health(13:33) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Anitox* Kemin* Kerry- BASF- Poultry Science Association𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Poultry Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Poultry CampusLinkedIn: Poultry Campus
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Dr. Lisa Bielke: Feed Additives for Poultry Gut Health | Ep. 105
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 in where things are going—prebiotics, synbiotics, phytobiotics—we're getting better at using them and understanding how they work."Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Bielke holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas and a B.S. from Texas A&M University. She currently serves as the Distinguished Scholar and Prestage Endowed Chair of Turkey Health Research at North Carolina State University. Her work centers on microbiology, omics technologies, and improving gut health in poultry.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!Dr. Ryan Arsenault: Gut Health in Poultry | Ep. 46Dr. JT Pope: Innovative Feed Systems | Ep. 50Dr. Wilmer Pacheco: Multi-Carbohydrase Enzyme for Poultry | Ep. 82What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:22) Introduction(02:32) Evolving nutritional strategies(04:24) Omics in poultry health(05:43) Manipulating microbiomes(06:36) Targeted outcomes(11:18) Big picture outlook(14:28) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Kemin- Poultry Science Association- Anitox- BASF𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Poultry Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Poultry CampusLinkedIn: Poultry Campus
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Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos: US Sorghum in Broiler Diets | Ep. 104
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 and amino acids, offering a strong nutritional profile for poultry feed when properly formulated."Meet the guest: Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos earned her B.S. and M.S. in Animal Industry from the University of Puerto Rico and her Ph.D. in Animal and Poultry Science and Physiology from North Carolina State University. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University, bringing over 14 years of expertise in poultry feed formulation.Click here to read the full research article!Comparative efficacy of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties for the control of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickensEffects of sorghum-based diets with phytase superdosing on broiler performanceLiked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(03:46) Poultry nutrition insights(05:02) Sorghum nutritional value(05:58) Tannin-free sorghum(06:40) Sorghum breeding(07:52) Inclusion levels in diets(10:17) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry* Kemin- BASF- Poultry Science Association- Anitox𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Poultry Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Poultry CampusLinkedIn: Poultry Campus
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Dr. Milan Sharma: Coccidiosis in Laying Hens | Ep. 103
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 major platforms!"The most promising result we saw in improving egg production was with L-arginine and vitamin D3 and E in the disease model."Meet the guest: Dr. Milan Sharma earned his M.S. from Mississippi State University and Ph.D. in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia. Now a Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University, his work focuses on poultry gut health, disease models, and nutritional strategies in both layers and broilers.Click here to read the full research article!Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(02:12) Coccidiosis in layers(03:03) Broiler-to-layer solutions(03:49) Arginine and vitamin E(08:05) Nutritional response analysis(09:17) Grape pomace for broilers(13:00) Closing remarksThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin* Kerry- Anitox- BASF- Barentz- Poultry Science Association- Zinpro𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Poultry Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Poultry CampusLinkedIn: Poultry Campus
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 of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.