The Poultry Podcast Show

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

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Isabel Gimeno from NC State University, who shares her deep expertise on Marek's disease. She breaks down the ongoing challenges this disease presents to poultry health, its impact on productivity, and the latest advancements in vaccine technology. Learn key strategies for managing Marek's disease and get a sneak peek at the research shaping the future of the poultry industry. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform for practical insights to boost poultry health!

"Marek’s disease initially presented as minor nerve inflammation but evolved into a neoplastic disease devastating poultry flocks in intensive farming systems."

Meet the guest: Dr. Isabel Gimeno is a professor at North Carolina State University specializing in poultry health, pathology, and Marek’s disease research. Her work focuses on disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, immunosuppression, and vaccine protection in poultry production systems. Dr. Gimeno has published numerous scientific papers and contributed to global poultry education and veterinary training. Listen to Dr. Isabel Gimeno on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:29) Introduction
(05:03) Marek’s disease
(07:15) Changes in the virus
(11:06) Productivity impacts
(14:23) Vaccine tips
(19:05) Future challenges
(27:45) Final Questions

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lukas Bauer, Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, explains what defines a successful modern probiotic in poultry nutrition. He discusses spore forming probiotics, spore outgrowth, consistency across diets, and links between laboratory results and field performance. Dr. Bauer also explores disease inhibition, gut health, and practical evaluation criteria for probiotic selection. Get actionable insights to improve poultry health and production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Spore forming probiotics can resist pelleting and acidic conditions, while vegetative bacteria often struggle under these challenges.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Lukas Bauer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Sciences from the Technical University of Munich and completed his PhD at the University of Bonn, focusing on novel feed additives. He currently serves as Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, working on science backed nutrition solutions for poultry production. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:25) Introduction
(03:48) Probiotic types
(06:50) Spore outgrowth
(09:27) Feeding strategy
(10:42) Testing methods
(18:06) Performance impact
(25:15) Final Questions

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* Evonik

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking World Poultry Day this month, Dr. Lilong Chai, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how precision poultry farming is reshaping modern poultry production. He discusses sensor technologies, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics used to improve bird welfare, environmental control, and production efficiency. Dr. Chai also explores data security, cloud computing, and future commercialization challenges. Get practical insights for advancing poultry health and performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Environmental control systems originally focused on temperature, but modern precision farming expands monitoring to air quality, feeding, drinking, and bird behavior."

Meet the guest: Dr. Lilong Chai is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in poultry housing, waste management, emissions mitigation, and precision poultry farming. His research integrates engineering, animal health, and artificial intelligence to improve poultry welfare and production efficiency. Dr. Chai collaborates across poultry science, veterinary medicine, and computer science to advance practical technologies for commercial systems. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:19) Introduction
(02:42) Precision farming basics
(04:14) Welfare-driven technology
(06:28) Sensor data systems
(08:36) Computer vision use
(13:00) Cloud computing future
(29:08) Final Questions

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

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* Evonik
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- DietForge
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- J&D + AAF
- Natural Biologics
- Zoetis

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this Part 3 episode of The Poultry Podcast Show - Hatchery Health Team series, Dr. Alberto Giner, National Poultry Technical Manager at Zoetis Spain, explains how hatchery vaccination builds a strong immune foundation in broilers and layers. He highlights early intervention, controlled environments, and the role of trained staff in ensuring vaccine effectiveness and flock performance. Get practical insights on best practices and disease prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Professionalization of hatchery teams improves vaccination quality by ensuring consistent procedures, accountability, and higher standards across all operational levels."

Meet the guest: Dr. Alberto Giner, DVM, is National Poultry Technical Manager at Zoetis Spain, specializing in hatchery vaccination, disease prevention, and poultry health. With experience across Venezuela and Spain, his work focuses on optimizing vaccination programs and improving flock performance by working with customers to optimize their vaccine investment. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:34) Introduction
(05:30) Immune foundation
(06:47) Early vaccination
(08:48) Hatchery practices
(10:06) Attention to detail
(10:36) Training importance
(15:13) Final Questions

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

- Zoetis

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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