The Poultry Podcast Show

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brian Fairchild, Extension Poultry Scientist from the University of Georgia, explains practical strategies for managing poultry house environments during cold and wet seasons. He discusses moisture control, ventilation principles, litter management, and energy conservation, highlighting how relative humidity directly affects bird performance, health, and welfare. Dr. Fairchild also shares guidance on circulation fans and proactive management decisions for modern poultry houses. Learn clear, science-based insight to improve house conditions and efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Moisture control is not just a cold weather issue because birds are the primary source of water added into the poultry house environment through daily water consumption and excretion.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Brian Fairchild earned his BS degrees in Poultry Science and Animal Science, followed by an MS and PhD in Physiology from North Carolina State University. He has served as an Extension Poultry Scientist at the University of Georgia for over two decades, focusing on poultry house environmental control, ventilation, energy conservation, and management across production systems. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:31) Introduction
(04:23) Air quality focus
(06:45) Moisture balance
(10:05) Housing differences
(12:06) Circulation fans
(14:55) Humidity targets
(25:12) Final Questions

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Jeanna Wilson, professor emerita from the University of Georgia and poultry consultant, discusses fertility decline in broiler breeders and the impact of genetic selection on males and females. She explains feeder space, diet dilution, feather cover, abdominal fat, and new AI tools to monitor mating and nesting behavior. Learn practical strategies to improve hatchability and flock performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The poultry industry is experiencing a decade-long decline in broiler breeder fertility, with life of flock hatchability dropping nearly ten percentage points in recent years.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jeanna Wilson is a professor emerita in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia and an internationally recognized leader in broiler breeder management. Her extension and applied research focus on fertility, hatchability, feed restriction, male evaluation, nesting behavior, and breeder house design. Dr. Wilson has helped improve flock productivity across the United States and globally. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:31) Introduction
(04:26) Sex separate feeding
(06:23) Fertility decline trends
(08:59) Feeder space importance
(16:39) Feather cover impact
(23:25) AI behavior monitoring
(32:19) Final Questions

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* Adisseo
* Evonik
* Barentz
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AB Vista
- Signify
- J&D + AAF
- PSA
- Zoetis
- Biofractal

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this Part 2 episode of The Poultry Podcast Show - Hatchery Health Team series, Dr. Nicolette Love, Global Hatchery Veterinary and Technical Services Manager at Zoetis, explains how science-based processes and strong hatchery management support healthy chick development and consistent flock performance. Topics include vaccination handling, hygiene practices, process evaluations, and the role of technical partnerships in improving hatchery outcomes across global poultry systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Hatchery technology can improve productivity, yet strong hygiene, correct vaccine preparation, and consistent processes determine whether healthy chicks emerge from the system."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nicolette Love is Global Hatchery Veterinary and Technical Services Manager at Zoetis and a veterinarian with extensive experience in poultry health and hatchery operations. Educated at the University of Pretoria, her career spans technical services, veterinary practice, and product management across multiple regions. Her work focuses on improving hatchery processes, vaccination programs, and poultry health through science-based strategies. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:17) Introduction
(04:21) Vaccine process control
(06:33) Hatchery shortcuts risk
(08:15) Successful hatcheries basics
(10:34) Global hatchery insights
(11:42) Process evaluations' importance
(18:14) Final Questions

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Mickey Leonard, researcher at the University of Minnesota Secure Food Systems team, explains how risk assessments support continuity of business during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks. She discusses poultry movement risk, biosecurity practices, evolving virus behavior, and permit guidance development. Mickey highlights practical industry collaboration and decision-making during outbreaks. Get valuable insight for poultry health and production professionals. Listen now on all major platforms!

“We really work to understand how poultry movements can continue while still reducing the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza spreading between farms.”

Meet the guest: Mickey Leonard is a researcher with the University of Minnesota Secure Food Systems team, where she focuses on risk assessments that support poultry industry continuity during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks. With experience in diagnostic laboratories and applied poultry research, her work bridges science and field implementation. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:08) Introduction
(04:27) Risk assessments
(07:00) Risk development
(09:07) Model updates
(13:14) Poultry commodities
(17:45) Biosecurity trends
(31:26) Final Questions

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* Barentz

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- PSA
- Zoetis
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Jordyn Studer, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, explains the role of choline in poultry diets and why alternatives are gaining attention. She discusses choline metabolism, feed mill challenges, and how phyto-based solutions can support performance, liver health, and feed stability in broilers and layers. Jordyn also shares recent U.S. research outcomes and practical implications for nutrition programs. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Choline supports fat metabolism, cell membrane integrity, and methyl donation pathways that directly influence poultry performance, meat quality, and metabolic stability."

Meet the guest: Jordyn Studer is a Technical Service Specialist at Barentz with advanced training in poultry nutrition. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Poultry Science from Virginia Tech. Jordyn’s work focuses on applied research, feed additives, and practical nutrition strategies for poultry production. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:33) Introduction
(04:53) Choline functions
(06:56) Feed handling issues
(08:47) Premix stability
(10:40) Phyto composition
(12:48) Research consistency
(26:06) Final Questions

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- Zoetis
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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