In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show celebrating National Chicken Month, Dr. Fernanda Santos, Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, discusses how universities and industry can collaborate to better prepare students for careers in poultry and food sciences. She explains the importance of capstone projects, partnerships with industry mentors, and the growing need for soft skills such as communication and problem-solving. Learn how academia and industry can close the gap to build the next generation of poultry professionals. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Internships remain essential pathways for students to gain workplace experience, apply technical knowledge, and understand the realities of industry operations."

Meet the guest: Dr. Fernanda Santos earned her Veterinary Medicine degree from the Federal University of Uberlandia in Brazil and her Ph.D. in Poultry and Animal Sciences from NC State University, with minors in Food Safety and Biotechnology. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at NC State, focusing on food safety, curriculum development, and building stronger ties between academia and the poultry industry.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (06:19) Teaching responsibilities
• (07:22) Industry university link
• (08:49) Capstone course role
• (11:19) Biosecurity challenges
• (15:42) Curriculum updates
• (22:36) Final Questions

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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, Dr. Bill Dozier, from Auburn University, shares valuable insights on broiler breeder management, fertility trends, and how modern genetics are challenging traditional housing systems. He highlights key strategies for improving hatchability, feed distribution, and uniformity in cockerel flocks. Discover practical ways to fine-tune operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Rooster fertility is affected by diet, energy management, and even water access in the scratch area."

Meet the guest: Dr. Bill Dozier earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Auburn University and his M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky. With over 25 years in academia and industry, he now serves as Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University. His current work focuses on broiler breeder management and production systems.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:17) Broiler breeder fertility
• (07:47) Feed distribution limits
• (11:46) Separate male feeding
• (18:35) Grading male flocks
• (24:47) New housing strategies
• (36:48) Final Questions

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In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Yuko Sato from Iowa State University, who shares important updates on avian influenza, covering recent surveillance efforts and biosecurity practices. Dr. Sato sheds light on how the virus spreads between different species, the latest findings from ongoing surveillance, and possible strategies to protect both poultry and dairy farms. Tune in to get a clear picture of the current challenges and essential actions for safeguarding the poultry industry. Don’t miss it!

"The low detection rate of B 313 in wild birds offers some reassurance, but vigilance is still necessary."

Meet the guest: Dr. Yuko Sato is a poultry extension veterinarian at Iowa State University, specializing in diagnostics, biosecurity assessments, and flock evaluation. She earned her D.V.M. and M.S. in Poultry Diagnostic Medicine from Purdue University and a B.S. in Pre-Veterinary Studies from Berry College. With over nine years in the field, Dr. Sato brings expert insights into poultry health.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:57) Introduction
• (02:59) Avian influenza updates
• (09:37) Cross-species transmission
• (13:11) Dairy surveillance practices
• (17:26) Vaccine considerations
• (23:04) Biosecurity recommendations
• (33:16) Final Questions

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