The Poultry Podcast Show

Wisenetix

Do you want to be in the top 1% of the poultry industry?  Then learn how to improve poultry production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global poultry industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. Dr. Brett Ramirez: Poultry House Ventilation | Ep. 199

    7h ago

    Dr. Brett Ramirez: Poultry House Ventilation | Ep. 199

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brett Ramirez, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, explains key ventilation principles for modern poultry housing. He discusses air distribution, seasonal management, barn design considerations, common ventilation mistakes, monitoring tools, and emerging technologies that support bird welfare, air quality, and energy efficiency. Practical strategies for improving environmental control and productivity are also highlighted. Listen now on all major platforms! "Fresh air must enter the barn, mix effectively throughout the space, and then exit properly to create a consistent environment supporting bird health and performance." Meet the guest: Dr. Brett Ramirez is an Associate Professor in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His research and extension work focus on poultry and swine housing, ventilation, environmental control, air quality, thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and Precision Livestock Farming. His work helps producers improve barn environments through practical, science-based solutions. Listen to Dr. Brett Ramirez on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(03:06) Ventilation challenges(05:06) Air mixing basics(06:52) Seasonal management(10:55) Mixing mistakes(13:44) Monitoring tools(18:34) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Adisseo * Evonik - PSA - Zoetis - Natural Biologics - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - Signify - J&D + AAF 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    21 min
  2. Dr. Aaron Stephan: Poultry Lighting Flicker | Ep. 198

    Jun 16

    Dr. Aaron Stephan: Poultry Lighting Flicker | Ep. 198

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Aaron Stephan from Signify Animal Lighting explains how flicker and temporal light modulation affect poultry environments. He discusses lighting frequency, bird perception, welfare considerations, flicker measurement methods, and practical strategies for evaluating lighting systems in poultry barns. Dr. Stephan also shares current research gaps and explains how producers can assess lighting quality more accurately. Listen now on all major platforms! “Current poultry research has not clearly demonstrated that perceivable flicker consistently creates measurable welfare problems under commercial production conditions.” Meet the guest: Dr. Aaron Stephan is the Director of Research and Innovation for Signify Animal Lighting and a sensory biologist with expertise in molecular biology, animal physiology, and lighting technology. His work focuses on how livestock and poultry respond to light environments to improve production, welfare, and biosecurity systems. Listen to Dr. Aaron Stephan on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:24) Introduction(04:20) Temporal light modulation(11:50) Poultry flicker perception(24:33) Welfare research gaps(29:08) Flicker measurements(33:21) Corrective lighting actions(37:30) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Signify * Adisseo * Evonik - J&D + AAF - PSA - Zoetis - Natural Biologics - DietForge - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    29 min
  3. Dr. Joshua Lyte: Poultry Microbiome & Immunity Connections | Ep. 197

    Jun 9

    Dr. Joshua Lyte: Poultry Microbiome & Immunity Connections | Ep. 197

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Joshua Lyte, poultry scientist with the USDA ARS, explains how immune selection influences the poultry microbiome, serotonin pathways, and bird physiology. He discusses connections between immunity, host microorganism interactions, gut function, and emerging opportunities for noninvasive monitoring of bird health and performance. Discover how microbiome research may shape the future of poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms! "Humoral immunity contributes to shaping microorganism populations and functions within the gastrointestinal tract through several interconnected biological mechanisms." Meet the guest: Dr. Joshua Lyte received his PhD from Iowa State University and completed a U.S. Air Force funded postdoctoral fellowship at the Microbiome Institute at University College Cork in Ireland. He is currently a poultry scientist with the USDA ARS, studying interactions between the avian microbiome, stress physiology, immunity, and disease resistance across poultry species. Listen to Dr. Joshua Lyte on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:34) Introduction(03:47) Immune trait selection(05:15) Microbiome immune interactions(11:40) Serotonin gut connections(17:27) Microbiome function matters(23:00) Future monitoring tools(25:15) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Evonik * Adisseo - dsm-firmenich - Signify - J&D + AAF - PSA - Zoetis - Natural Biologics - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    26 min
  4. Dr. Theresia Lavergne: Gut Health Without Antibiotics | Ep. 196

    Jun 2

    Dr. Theresia Lavergne: Gut Health Without Antibiotics | Ep. 196

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Theresia Lavergne, Senior Technical Service Manager at Natural Biologics, explains how yeast products support poultry gut health and immune function. She discusses yeast sources, Salmonella control, beta-glucans, and feed additives that improve gut integrity and bird performance. Dr. Lavergne also covers yeast processing methods and pathogen binding in poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms! “Reduction in antibiotic usage created a greater focus on poultry gut health, microbiome balance, and intestinal integrity throughout modern production systems.” Meet the guest: Dr. Theresia Lavergne earned her Ph.D. in non-ruminant nutrition from Louisiana State University after completing degrees at Mississippi State University and Auburn University. Her career has included poultry extension, technical services, and feed additive research focused on gut health, pathogen control, and functional yeast products in poultry production. Listen to Dr. Theresia Lavergne on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:14) Introduction(04:19) Poultry gut health(06:33) Yeast sources(14:55) Salmonella control(18:35) Beta-glucans(21:35) Hydrolysis methods(27:37) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Natural Biologics * Evonik * Adisseo - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - Signify - J&D + AAF - PSA - Zoetis 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    30 min
  5. Gary Flory: Managing Poultry Disease Outbreaks | Ep. 195

    May 26

    Gary Flory: Managing Poultry Disease Outbreaks | Ep. 195

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Gary Flory, Founder and CEO of Global Outbreak Solutions, explains how avian influenza preparedness shapes poultry health outcomes worldwide. He discusses mortality management, carcass disposal, biosecurity principles, and early response planning at the farm and government levels. Gary highlights common mistakes, environmental and public health risks, and practical strategies to reduce outbreak impacts. Get valuable insight for poultry professionals focused on preparedness and resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! “Biosecurity principles remain consistent worldwide, regardless of operation size, species, or production system.” Meet the guest: Gary Flory is the Founder and CEO of Global Outbreak Solutions and a global leader in transboundary and zoonotic animal disease response. He serves as a Senior Fellow at Texas A&M University and as part of FAO’s African Swine Fever Global Pool of Expertise. His work focuses on biosecurity, mortality management, and outbreak preparedness.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:27) Introduction(04:52) Farm preparedness(05:55) Mortality disposal(09:06) Decontamination steps(11:40) Partial depopulation(14:06) Early mistakes(32:58) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Adisseo * Evonik - Zoetis - DietForge - Signify - J&D + AAF - Natural Biologics - PSA - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    36 min
  6. Dr. Isabel Gimeno: Marek’s Disease Explained | Ep. 194

    May 19

    Dr. Isabel Gimeno: Marek’s Disease Explained | Ep. 194

    In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Isabel Gimeno from NC State University, who shares her deep expertise on Marek's disease. She breaks down the ongoing challenges this disease presents to poultry health, its impact on productivity, and the latest advancements in vaccine technology. Learn key strategies for managing Marek's disease and get a sneak peek at the research shaping the future of the poultry industry. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform for practical insights to boost poultry health! "Marek’s disease initially presented as minor nerve inflammation but evolved into a neoplastic disease devastating poultry flocks in intensive farming systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Isabel Gimeno is a professor at North Carolina State University specializing in poultry health, pathology, and Marek’s disease research. Her work focuses on disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, immunosuppression, and vaccine protection in poultry production systems. Dr. Gimeno has published numerous scientific papers and contributed to global poultry education and veterinary training. Listen to Dr. Isabel Gimeno on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(05:03) Marek’s disease(07:15) Changes in the virus(11:06) Productivity impacts(14:23) Vaccine tips(19:05) Future challenges(27:45) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * Adisseo * Evonik - PSA - J&D + AAF - Natural Biologics - Zoetis - DietForge - Signify 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    30 min
  7. Dr. Lukas Bauer: Probiotic Spore in Poultry Feed | Ep. 193

    May 12

    Dr. Lukas Bauer: Probiotic Spore in Poultry Feed | Ep. 193

    In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lukas Bauer, Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, explains what defines a successful modern probiotic in poultry nutrition. He discusses spore forming probiotics, spore outgrowth, consistency across diets, and links between laboratory results and field performance. Dr. Bauer also explores disease inhibition, gut health, and practical evaluation criteria for probiotic selection. Get actionable insights to improve poultry health and production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! “Spore forming probiotics can resist pelleting and acidic conditions, while vegetative bacteria often struggle under these challenges.” Meet the guest: Dr. Lukas Bauer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Sciences from the Technical University of Munich and completed his PhD at the University of Bonn, focusing on novel feed additives. He currently serves as Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, working on science backed nutrition solutions for poultry production.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:25) Introduction(03:48) Probiotic types(06:50) Spore outgrowth(09:27) Feeding strategy(10:42) Testing methods(18:06) Performance impact(25:15) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Evonik * Adisseo * dsm-firmenich - Signify - PSA - J&D + AAF - Natural Biologics - Zoetis - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    27 min
  8. Dr. Lilong Chai: Technology Shaping Poultry Welfare | Ep. 192

    May 5

    Dr. Lilong Chai: Technology Shaping Poultry Welfare | Ep. 192

    In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking World Poultry Day this month, Dr. Lilong Chai, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how precision poultry farming is reshaping modern poultry production. He discusses sensor technologies, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics used to improve bird welfare, environmental control, and production efficiency. Dr. Chai also explores data security, cloud computing, and future commercialization challenges. Get practical insights for advancing poultry health and performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "Environmental control systems originally focused on temperature, but modern precision farming expands monitoring to air quality, feeding, drinking, and bird behavior." Meet the guest: Dr. Lilong Chai is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in poultry housing, waste management, emissions mitigation, and precision poultry farming. His research integrates engineering, animal health, and artificial intelligence to improve poultry welfare and production efficiency. Dr. Chai collaborates across poultry science, veterinary medicine, and computer science to advance practical technologies for commercial systems.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:19) Introduction(02:42) Precision farming basics(04:14) Welfare-driven technology(06:28) Sensor data systems(08:36) Computer vision use(13:00) Cloud computing future(29:08) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * dsm-firmenich * Evonik * Adisseo - DietForge - Signify - PSA - J&D + AAF - Natural Biologics - Zoetis 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show  LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show

    37 min
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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the poultry industry?  Then learn how to improve poultry production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global poultry industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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  • Creator
    Wisenetix
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wisenetix
  • Show Website
    The Poultry Podcast Show

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