Dr. Andrea Rubio: Feed Mixing & Performance - Part 2 | Ep. 75

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andrea Rubio from North Carolina State University continues discussing her research on improving poultry feed mixing techniques and achieving batch consistency. In this second part, Dr. Rubio expands on mixing methods, equipment types, and how these factors influence bird performance. She shares practical approaches to enhancing feed uniformity and maximizing mixer efficiency in feed production. Listen now!

"Each CV assay varies, but our data showed that using iron color particles effectively estimated mix uniformity. The more we mixed, the CV dropped, reducing variation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Rubio is a Postdoctoral Associate in Poultry Nutrition at North Carolina State University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Animal and Poultry Science. She also holds a Master’s degree in Poultry Science from Auburn University and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from EAP Zamorano. 

Click here to read the full research article!

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (02:28) Feed mixing strategies
• (06:31) Mixer types and efficiency
• (08:15) Uniformity & performance
• (12:02) Uniform sample tips
• (17:05) Future research
• (18:15) Closing thoughts

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