41 min

Dr. Stacey Roberts: Feed for Egg Excellence | Ep. 39 The Feed Science Podcast Show

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In this episode, Dr. Stacey Roberts, Director of Nutrition at Versova Management Company explores the world of nutrition for laying hens. Dr. Roberts highlights the importance of selecting feed ingredients for egg quality and production. She discusses the necessity to make nutritional decisions according to different production systems. The conversation extends beyond fundamental principles, illustrating the critical connection between dietary choices, egg quality, and operational efficiency. This episode is a must-listen for feed mill industry professionals aspiring to master the evolving landscape of layer nutrition. Tune in on all major platforms and don't miss this engaging discussion with Dr. Stacey Roberts.

"One remarkable aspect of egg-laying chickens is their ability to transfer specific nutrients directly into the egg. It's fascinating how these birds can take the nutrients we provide in their feed and incorporate them into the egg, benefiting human nutrition."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stacey Roberts, currently leading as Director of Nutrition at Versova, boasts an extensive background in poultry nutrition. With her roots at Iowa State University, where she earned a Bachelor's in Animal Sciences followed by a Master's and a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences, her academic and professional journey exemplifies dedication to the field. Before her role at Versova, she honed her expertise for nearly 11 years at Cargill as a Poultry Nutritionist. Her journey from academia to industry leadership highlights her commitment to integrating scientific research with practical applications.

What you'll hear:
(00:00) Highlight(01:08) Introduction(05:43) Unique aspects of nutrition for layers(07:47) Feed nutritional impact on egg quality(11:15) Importance of ingredient selection in feed formulation(13:26) Nutritional strategies across different housing systems(21:30) The role of asking questions and problem-solving(33:35) Final three questions
The Feed Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Eastman
- Evonik
- Bestmix


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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode, Dr. Stacey Roberts, Director of Nutrition at Versova Management Company explores the world of nutrition for laying hens. Dr. Roberts highlights the importance of selecting feed ingredients for egg quality and production. She discusses the necessity to make nutritional decisions according to different production systems. The conversation extends beyond fundamental principles, illustrating the critical connection between dietary choices, egg quality, and operational efficiency. This episode is a must-listen for feed mill industry professionals aspiring to master the evolving landscape of layer nutrition. Tune in on all major platforms and don't miss this engaging discussion with Dr. Stacey Roberts.

"One remarkable aspect of egg-laying chickens is their ability to transfer specific nutrients directly into the egg. It's fascinating how these birds can take the nutrients we provide in their feed and incorporate them into the egg, benefiting human nutrition."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stacey Roberts, currently leading as Director of Nutrition at Versova, boasts an extensive background in poultry nutrition. With her roots at Iowa State University, where she earned a Bachelor's in Animal Sciences followed by a Master's and a Ph.D. in Nutrition Sciences, her academic and professional journey exemplifies dedication to the field. Before her role at Versova, she honed her expertise for nearly 11 years at Cargill as a Poultry Nutritionist. Her journey from academia to industry leadership highlights her commitment to integrating scientific research with practical applications.

What you'll hear:
(00:00) Highlight(01:08) Introduction(05:43) Unique aspects of nutrition for layers(07:47) Feed nutritional impact on egg quality(11:15) Importance of ingredient selection in feed formulation(13:26) Nutritional strategies across different housing systems(21:30) The role of asking questions and problem-solving(33:35) Final three questions
The Feed Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Eastman
- Evonik
- Bestmix


Are you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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41 min

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