The Poultry Podcast Show

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Ramirez, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, explains key ventilation principles for modern poultry housing. He discusses air distribution, seasonal management, barn design considerations, common ventilation mistakes, monitoring tools, and emerging technologies that support bird welfare, air quality, and energy efficiency. Practical strategies for improving environmental control and productivity are also highlighted. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Fresh air must enter the barn, mix effectively throughout the space, and then exit properly to create a consistent environment supporting bird health and performance."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brett Ramirez is an Associate Professor in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His research and extension work focus on poultry and swine housing, ventilation, environmental control, air quality, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and Precision Livestock Farming. His work helps producers improve barn environments through practical, science-based solutions. Listen to Dr. Brett Ramirez on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:30) Introduction
(03:06) Ventilation challenges
(05:06) Air mixing basics
(06:52) Seasonal management
(10:55) Mixing mistakes
(13:44) Monitoring tools
(18:34) Final Questions

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- Natural Biologics
- DietForge
- dsm-firmenich
- Signify
- J&D + AAF

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Aaron Stephan from Signify Animal Lighting explains how flicker and temporal light modulation affect poultry environments. He discusses lighting frequency, bird perception, welfare considerations, flicker measurement methods, and practical strategies for evaluating lighting systems in poultry barns. Dr. Stephan also shares current research gaps and explains how producers can assess lighting quality more accurately. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Current poultry research has not clearly demonstrated that perceivable flicker consistently creates measurable welfare problems under commercial production conditions.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Aaron Stephan is the Director of Research and Innovation for Signify Animal Lighting and a sensory biologist with expertise in molecular biology, animal physiology, and lighting technology. His work focuses on how livestock and poultry respond to light environments to improve production, welfare, and biosecurity systems. Listen to Dr. Aaron Stephan on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:24) Introduction
(04:20) Temporal light modulation
(11:50) Poultry flicker perception
(24:33) Welfare research gaps
(29:08) Flicker measurements
(33:21) Corrective lighting actions
(37:30) Final Questions

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- Signify

* Adisseo
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- J&D + AAF
- PSA
- Zoetis
- Natural Biologics
- DietForge
- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Joshua Lyte, poultry scientist with the USDA ARS, explains how immune selection influences the poultry microbiome, serotonin pathways, and bird physiology. He discusses connections between immunity, host microorganism interactions, gut function, and emerging opportunities for noninvasive monitoring of bird health and performance. Discover how microbiome research may shape the future of poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Humoral immunity contributes to shaping microorganism populations and functions within the gastrointestinal tract through several interconnected biological mechanisms."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joshua Lyte received his PhD from Iowa State University and completed a U.S. Air Force funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Microbiome Institute at University College Cork in Ireland. He is currently a poultry scientist with the USDA ARS, studying interactions between the avian microbiome, stress physiology, immunity, and disease resistance across poultry species. Listen to Dr. Joshua Lyte on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:34) Introduction
(03:47) Immune trait selection
(05:15) Microbiome immune interactions
(11:40) Serotonin gut connections
(17:27) Microbiome function matters
(23:00) Future monitoring tools
(25:15) Final Questions

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- Signify
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- PSA
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- Natural Biologics
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Theresia Lavergne, Senior Technical Service Manager at Natural Biologics, explains how yeast products support poultry gut health and immune function. She discusses yeast sources, Salmonella control, beta-glucans, and feed additives that improve gut integrity and bird performance. Dr. Lavergne also covers yeast processing methods and pathogen binding in poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Reduction in antibiotic usage created a greater focus on poultry gut health, microbiome balance, and intestinal integrity throughout modern production systems.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Theresia Lavergne earned her Ph.D. in non-ruminant nutrition from Louisiana State University after completing degrees at Mississippi State University and Auburn University. Her career has included poultry extension, technical services, and feed additive research focused on gut health, pathogen control, and functional yeast products in poultry production. Listen to Dr. Theresia Lavergne on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:14) Introduction
(04:19) Poultry gut health
(06:33) Yeast sources
(14:55) Salmonella control
(18:35) Beta-glucans
(21:35) Hydrolysis methods
(27:37) Final Questions

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- DietForge
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- PSA
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Gary Flory, Founder and CEO of Global Outbreak Solutions, explains how avian influenza preparedness shapes poultry health outcomes worldwide. He discusses mortality management, carcass disposal, biosecurity principles, and early response planning at the farm and government levels. Gary highlights common mistakes, environmental and public health risks, and practical strategies to reduce outbreak impacts. Get valuable insight for poultry professionals focused on preparedness and resilience. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Biosecurity principles remain consistent worldwide, regardless of operation size, species, or production system.”

Meet the guest: Gary Flory is the Founder and CEO of Global Outbreak Solutions and a global leader in transboundary and zoonotic animal disease response. He serves as a Senior Fellow at Texas A&M University and as part of FAO’s African Swine Fever Global Pool of Expertise. His work focuses on biosecurity, mortality management, and outbreak preparedness. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:27) Introduction
(04:52) Farm preparedness
(05:55) Mortality disposal
(09:06) Decontamination steps
(11:40) Partial depopulation
(14:06) Early mistakes
(32:58) Final Questions

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

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- Zoetis
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- Signify
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- Natural Biologics
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- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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