In this special episode, celebrating National Chicken Month, Dr. Sandro Cerrate, Poultry Nutrition Consultant, shares his insights on broiler breeder nutrition practices. He discusses how different countries approach poultry nutrition, the challenges posed by mycotoxins, and strategies for enhancing egg production and overall poultry health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The best recommendation for breeders is to measure and monitor feed and body condition regularly to ensure long-term production success."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sandro Cerrate is a poultry nutritionist with extensive experience in both broiler breeders and layers. With a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, he has worked with major poultry companies and has been serving as a poultry nutrition consultant for over five years. His expertise spans global markets, with a focus on optimizing egg production and enhancing poultry health.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (02:15) Broiler breeder nutrition
• (03:39) Genetic selection and body condition
• (06:24) Addressing mycotoxins in feed
• (09:18) Alternative feed additives
• (11:47) Advice for broiler breeders
• (15:06) Closing thoughts

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* Kerry

- Anitox

- BASF

- Poultry Science Association

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Karen Vignale from Kemin discusses turkey dermatitis and its impact on gut health. She shares insights into the causes of dermatitis in turkeys, its connection to gut permeability, and how a nutritional tool can help mitigate the issue. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Using a combination of probiotics and phytogenics, we were able to reduce Clostridium levels, improve performance, and manage secondary infections."

Meet the guest: Dr. Karen Vignale is a Senior Technical Service Manager at Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health. With a Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition, she brings 20 years of experience working in the poultry industry across both Peru and the U.S. Karen specializes in addressing turkey health challenges, particularly gut health and performance.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (03:21) Causes of turkey dermatitis
• (04:21) Role of gut health
• (06:21) Probiotics and dermatitis
• (07:41) Synergistic effects of products
• (10:18) Trial results for turkey health
• (11:07) Closing thoughts

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* Kerry

- Poultry Science Association

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Taina Lopes, a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University, explores how nutrition may influence immune responses to Newcastle disease in poultry. She breaks down the impact of viral shedding, immunization challenges, and the role of nutrients like vitamin D and zinc in immune support. Learn how immunity and nutrition intersect in poultry health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Nutritional needs of the immune system differ from those for production and growth in poultry."

Meet the guest: Dr. Taina Lopes holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, with a veterinary degree focused on avian pathology and poultry production. Now a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Pathobiology at Auburn University, her research centers on immune response modulation, viral shedding, and bioinformatics in poultry.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:07) Introduction
• (02:17) Newcastle disease basics
• (06:15) Immunity gaps
• (08:42) Future vaccine on immunization
• (10:27) Immune system nutrition
• (14:02) Microminerals and immunity
• (16:59) Closing thoughts

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

* Kerry

* Kemin

- BASF

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- Anitox

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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