The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn poultry nutrition from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a poultry nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. 12h ago

    Dr. Morgan Thayer: Phytogenics for Broiler Efficiency

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Morgan Thayer, Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva, explains how phytogenic feed additives can support broiler performance. Dr. Thayer discusses bioactive plant compounds, gut health, nutrient utilization, feed conversion, and research findings that connect nutritional strategies to production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! “What makes this phytogenic solution really unique is that the innovation and research team looked for plants with bioactive compounds that targeted receptors within the bird to elicit an anti-inflammatory response.” Meet the guest: Dr. Morgan Thayer is the Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva. Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in  Animal Science from Purdue University, a master’s degree in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, and a Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Purdue University. Listen to Dr. Morgan Thayer on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:59) Introduction(03:12) Phytogenic solutions(04:48) Inflammation support(06:22) Performance outcomes(07:48) Feed conversion(08:59) Additive applications(09:23) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Morgan Thayer: Phytogenics for Broiler Efficiency

  2. 4d ago

    Alexandre Mariani: Digestible Phosphorus Beyond Fixed Feed Values | Ep. 172

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Alexandre Bonadiman Mariani, PhD candidate in Animal Nutrition pursuing a joint degree between Laval University in Canada and the University of Tours / INRAE in France, explains why precision phosphorus nutrition may require moving beyond fixed ingredient values. He discusses a meta-analysis developed to predict digestible phosphorus based on calcium, phytate phosphorus, non-phytate phosphorus, and phytase supplementation. Learn how dynamic prediction systems can help to support more precise, economical, and sustainable broiler nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! “As dietary calcium rises, phosphorus digestibility usually declines, while phytase can erase that negative effect only up to a plateau.” Meet the guest: Alexandre Mariani is a PhD candidate in Animal Nutrition pursuing a joint degree between Laval University in Canada and the University of Tours / INRAE in France. His research focuses on phosphorus and calcium nutrition in poultry, particularly nutrient digestibility, phytase efficacy, predictive modeling, and precision feeding strategies for efficient and sustainable production. Listen to Alexandre Mariani on the Poultry Nutrition Black Belt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:44) Introduction(03:01) Variable phosphorus digestibility(04:42) Phytate phosphorus complexity(05:57) Meta-analysis of broiler studies(08:44) Calcium effects(10:44) Comparing available P systems(14:14) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - Poultry Science Association - Anitox - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Alexandre Mariani: Digestible Phosphorus Beyond Fixed Feed Values | Ep. 172

  3. Sep 24

    Dr. Chris Rude: Formulating Diets Across Egg Marketing Categories | Ep. 171

    In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Rude, Poultry Nutritionist at Pete & Gerry's Organics, explains how specialty egg markets shape layer diet formulation. He discusses certification requirements, omega-3 targets, yolk pigmentation, shell color, egg size, ingredient quality, and the health challenges of outdoor systems. Learn how nutritionists balance production performance with consumer expectations across organic, free-range, and pasture-based programs. Listen now on all major platforms! "Yolk color requires careful adjustments because consumer preferences vary by category and dietary changes take weeks to appear." Meet the guest: Dr. Chris Rude is a Poultry Nutritionist at Pete & Gerry's Organics, where diet formulation supports organic and conventional free-range and pasture-based layer systems. He earned a Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from Kansas State University and has held nutrition and technical roles across poultry production, feed formulation, ingredient standards, quality assurance, and research. Learn more from Dr. Chris Rude on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:39) Introduction(03:19) Diet formulation(04:19) Yolk color management(05:34) Purchasing decisions(09:08) Ingredient selection(10:38) Health issues(11:30) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - Poultry Science Association - Anitox - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Chris Rude: Formulating Diets Across Egg Marketing Categories | Ep. 171

  4. Sep 16

    Dr. Brian Oakley: Importance Of Cecal Microbiome For Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 170

    In this special National Chicken Month episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Brian Oakley, Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, explains the importance of the cecal microbiome in poultry nutrition. He discusses how microbial communities, fiber fermentation, and cecal activity influence feed efficiency, bird performance, and gut health. Explore how microbiome research is shaping future poultry nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! "Microbiome research now allows scientists to understand which microorganisms are present, their functions, and how communities influence poultry health." Meet the guest: Dr. Brian Oakley is a Professor of Microbial Ecology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. His research applies microbial ecology, qPCR, high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics to poultry nutrition, food safety, infectious disease, and animal health. Before joining WesternU, he worked as a research microbiologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. He earned a Ph.D. in Plant and Microbial Ecology from the University of Washington. Learn more from Dr. Brian Oakley on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(02:40) Microbiome transplant(05:00) Performance effects(05:43) Metagenomics and cecal fermentation(10:49) Early microbial colonization(12:44) Matching microbes to feed(15:16) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Poultry Science Association - Anitox - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Brian Oakley: Importance Of Cecal Microbiome For Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 170

  5. Sep 9

    Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck: Arginine Silicate Inositol in Late Phase Laying Hens | Ep. 169

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck, Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University, discusses arginine silicate inositol supplementation in late-phase laying hens. She explains how different inclusion levels influenced eggshell quality and bone density, why improved calcium retention may be involved, and how producers can begin evaluating the supplement according to flock needs and cost-benefit goals. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! "Arginine silicate inositol supplementation can support eggshell quality and bone density, with effective inclusion levels depending on the specific production objective." Meet the guest: Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck is an Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University. Her research spans nutritional immunology, gastrointestinal physiology, microbiome and host interactions, feed additive manipulation of digestion, poultry welfare, meat quality, woody breast, and applied monogastric nutrition. She also studies nutrition and immunology strategies that support poultry performance, welfare, and sustainability. Listen to Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:26) Introduction(01:49) Understanding ASI(03:06) Late-phase challenges(03:56) Layer study design(05:54) Reccomendations(06:45) Calcium retention(09:53) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - Poultry Science Association - Anitox - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck: Arginine Silicate Inositol in Late Phase Laying Hens | Ep. 169

  6. Sep 2

    Dr. Jung Min Heo: Inside Korean Poultry Nutrition and Feed Additives | Ep. 168

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jung Min Heo, Professor at Chungnam National University, discusses how precision nutrition can help poultry producers balance productivity, cost, and sustainability. He explains why low-protein diets require careful amino acid balancing, how probiotics can influence gut health, stress status, egg quality, and overall layer performance, and where AI may help predict additive synergies. Listen now on all major platforms! "Imported feed ingredients make poultry production especially sensitive to price fluctuations and availability, making feed efficiency and cost optimization essential priorities for producers." Meet the guest: Dr. Jung Min Heo is a Professor in the Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology at Chungnam National University in South Korea. His research covers poultry nutrition, precision feeding, gut health, feed additives, microbiomes, and sustainable production. He has led government- and industry-funded projects on low crude protein diets, amino acid nutrition, nitrogen reduction, smart livestock technologies, antibiotic alternatives, probiotics, egg quality, bone health, and laying hen welfare. His contributions have received honors from the Korean Society of Poultry Science and the Korean Society of Animal Science and Technology. Listen to Jung Min Heo on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(02:26) Korean feed challenges(03:42) Sustainability priorities(05:31) Low protein diets(06:46) Probiotic responses(08:12) AI additive synergy(08:51) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - DietForge - Poultry Science Association - Anitox 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Jung Min Heo: Inside Korean Poultry Nutrition and Feed Additives | Ep. 168

  7. Aug 26

    Dr. Gregory Archer: Tryptophan and Poultry Stress | Ep. 167

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gregory Archer, Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, explains how tryptophan, serotonin, and probiotics may influence poultry stress responses and behavior. He examines nutritional strategies, gut-brain signaling, amino acid requirements, and opportunities to translate controlled research into commercial poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms! “Gut-brain signaling creates a nutritional pathway through which intestinal conditions can influence poultry behavior, mood, and stress responses through physiological communication.” Meet the guest: Dr. Gregory Archer is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife, specializing in poultry management, nutrition, animal behavior, stress physiology, and environmental management. His research examines nutritional and management strategies that can influence poultry stress responses, behavior, and production environments. Listen to Dr. Gregory Archer on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(02:09) Gut-brain signaling(03:54) Tryptophan supplementation(06:27) Stress responses(08:32) Probiotic strategies(10:05) Research applications(17:12) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - Anitox - Poultry Science Association - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Gregory Archer: Tryptophan and Poultry Stress | Ep. 167

  8. Aug 19

    Dr. Colt Knight: Pasture Utilization In Broiler Production | Ep. 166

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Colt Knight, from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, explains how broiler genetics, feed efficiency, forage use, and housing management influence pasture poultry production. He compares conventional and slower-growing broilers while highlighting production timelines, water use, pasture management, and economic considerations. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! “Comparing broiler breeds under pasture conditions reveals meaningful differences in growth time, carcass characteristics, feed efficiency, and resource requirements across production cycles.” Meet the guest: Dr. Colt Knight is an Extension Professor and State Livestock Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. His research and Extension background includes animal nutrition, grazing behavior, forage utilization, and applied livestock production. His work with pastured broilers evaluates forage intake, feeding requirements, bird activity, and production economics. Hear Dr. Colt Knight on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:09) Introduction(01:42) Breed performance(03:48) Feed efficiency(05:50) Tractor management(07:26) Forage utilization(08:59) Producer adoption(09:36) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Anitox - Poultry Science Association - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: Poultry Campus Instagram: Poultry Campus Facebook: Poultry Campus TikTok: Poultry Campus

    Dr. Colt Knight: Pasture Utilization In Broiler Production | Ep. 166
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Learn poultry nutrition from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a poultry nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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