The Fowl Frontier: Poultry Science Unplucked

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Dr. Zac Williams, assistant professor of poultry management at the University of Arkansas, sits down with both academic and private sector experts to provide the latest scientific information to poultry producers. The host and guests breakdown the information in a manner that can be applied in the field.  The show focuses primarily on large scale poultry production of domestic species but will provide information relevant to small flocks as well.  

Episodes

  1. 09/24/2025

    The chemistry of biosecurity

    It's been a minute but I'm back!  On this episode Dr. Scott McKenzie joins me and we discuss biosecurity from a different angle.  Dr. McKenzie is a trained toxicologist and an expert in the chemistry of biosecurity.  We discuss dry vs. wet foot baths, dilutions, cold weather effects and other topics.  You don't want to miss this episode.

    54 min

  2. 12/17/2024

    Feed pellet quality, separation and affects on nutrient distribution in feeding systems

    Dr. John Boney, Penn State University, is my guest on this episode.  Dr. Boney is an expert in feed manufacturing, and our topic of discussion is on the effects of pellet quality, and feed line distance on feed quality, and nutrient distribution.

    42 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Egg Drop Syndrome 76

    I interview Dr. Eric Gingerich on EDS 76.  A very important virus to be aware of, especially for anyone with egg layers.

    28 min

  4. 06/26/2024

    Supply chain and data management

    Arjun Ganesan from Ancera joins me on this episode to discuss supply chain management and how data analysis can be used to analyze problems and find solutions in live production.

    44 min

  5. 04/08/2024

    Insect control

    This episode is all about insects.  Kylie Sherril from Central Life Sciences is my guest this week.  Part of the audio for her introduction was deleted on accident (still learning this new equipment), but she works with producers and provides education, product management and technical services for all of the U.S.A.  We look at the importance of insect management in livestock production, prevention, and control.  Kylie focuses on two of the most prevalent insects in commercial poultry production; house flies and litter or darkling beetles.

    52 min

  6. 02/22/2024

    Educational resources for producers

    Dr. Mick Fulton, long time educator and diagnostician at Michigan State University is my guest this week.  Dr. Fulton has provided poultry producers in the Midwest with advice and information for many years.  We discuss extension resources, and educational opportunities available to producers.  If you would like to know more about any workshop or event we discussed please follow the links below: UADA Poultry Extension: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/animals-forages/poultry/ Poultry Health Management School https://poultryhealthschool.com/ PEAK https://midwestpoultry.com/ IPPE https://www.ippexpo.org/

    52 min

  7. 12/05/2023

    Water Quality

    My guest on this episode is Dr. Susan Watkins, University of Arkansas retired.  We discuss water quality in commercial poultry settings, including bacterial challenges such as biofilms, pH issues, proper sampling techniques, and some common interventions.    For more information or to contact the water quality lab see links below: https://cal.uada.edu/water-quality-services/ waterlab@uark.edu

    1 hr

  8. 10/30/2023

    Biosecurity and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    In the first episode Dr. Dustan Clark joins me and we discuss biosecurity and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.  While this episode is mainly aimed at small and backyard flock owners, much of the information will be relevant to commercial producers too.   Contact information: National:  USDA Hotline: 1-866-536-7593 Arkansas: State of Arkansas HPAI Hotline: 501-823-1746 Dr. John Nyles, Arkansas State Veterinarian: 501-297-2250 Dr. Dustan Clark, Arkansas Extension Poultry Health Veterinarian: 479-957-4245 Dr. Terry Conger, USDA Poultry Health Epidemiologist: 501-224-9515

    24 min
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About

Dr. Zac Williams, assistant professor of poultry management at the University of Arkansas, sits down with both academic and private sector experts to provide the latest scientific information to poultry producers. The host and guests breakdown the information in a manner that can be applied in the field.  The show focuses primarily on large scale poultry production of domestic species but will provide information relevant to small flocks as well.  

Information

  • Creator
    University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Fowl Frontier: Poultry Science Unplucked
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