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. Olumide Olowe: Brown Seaweed for Broilers | Ep. 156

    6d ago

    Olumide Olowe: Brown Seaweed for Broilers | Ep. 156

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Olumide Olowe, PhD Candidate at Purdue University, discusses the potential of brown seaweed as a functional ingredient in broiler nutrition. He explains its effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal health, microbiota composition, and short-chain fatty acid production, while addressing challenges related to ingredient variability and consistency. Listen now on all major platforms! "During the broiler trial, body weight increased linearly through twenty-one days of age even though nutrient digestibility was reduced at higher seaweed inclusions." Meet the guest: Olumide Olowe is a Ross Research Fellow and PhD Candidate in Animal Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on sustainable poultry nutrition, alternative feed ingredients, gut health, nutrient digestibility, and reducing reliance on antibiotics in broiler production. Previously, he worked in aquaculture nutrition and feed additive research across Asia and Africa. Listen to The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast with Olumide Olowe 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(03:27) Brown seaweed benefits(05:04) Growth performance effects(06:19) Digestibility challenges(06:57) Microbiota changes(10:00) Seasonal variation(12:33) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    13 min
  2. Dr. Jean Noblet: Predicting Feed Energy Accurately | Ep. 155

    Jun 3

    Dr. Jean Noblet: Predicting Feed Energy Accurately | Ep. 155

    In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring you a crossover with The Poultry Podcast Show. Co-host Dr. Pratima Adhikari sits down with Dr. Jean Noblet, consultant in monogastric nutrition and former INRA Director of Research, who explains practical approaches for estimating net energy in poultry feeds. He discusses prediction equations, energy evaluation methods, ingredient variability, feeding tables, and the application of indirect calorimetry and comparative slaughter techniques. Learn how accurate energy values support better feed evaluation decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! Meet the guest: Dr. Jean Noblet earned his Agronomy degree from INA Paris Grignon and a PhD in Nutrition from Université Pierre et Marie Curie. After nearly four decades at INRA, his work advanced energy evaluation systems, calorimetry methods, and nutritional modeling for pigs and poultry. Today, he consults internationally on monogastric nutrition and feed energy evaluation. Listen to Dr. Jean Noblet 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 (01:30) Net energy equations (02:27) Feed energy evaluation (03:58) Ingredient variability (04:16) Feeding table selection (06:37) Energy measurement methods (08:40) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - DietForge - Anitox - Poultry Science Association 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    9 min
  3. Dr. Jean Noblet: Net Energy in Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 154

    May 27

    Dr. Jean Noblet: Net Energy in Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 154

    In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring you a crossover with The Poultry Podcast Show. Co-host Dr. Pratima Adhikari sits down with Dr. Jean Noblet, consultant in monogastric nutrition and former INRA Director of Research, to explain the evolution of poultry feed energy evaluation from metabolizable energy to net energy systems. He discusses indirect calorimetry, standardized AME approaches, prediction equations, and practical applications for improving feed evaluation accuracy in poultry nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "Net energy takes into account the heat production associated with nutrient metabolism, making it a more precise measure for feed formulation." Meet the guest: Dr. Jean Noblet earned his Agronomy degree from INA Paris Grignon and a PhD in Nutrition from Université Pierre et Marie Curie. After nearly four decades at INRA, his work advanced energy evaluation systems, calorimetry methods, and nutritional modeling for pigs and poultry. Today, he consults internationally on monogastric nutrition and feed energy evaluation. Listen to Dr. Jean Noblet 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(01:04) Introduction(01:51) Poultry energy systems(05:26) Standardized AME(05:49) Net energy basics(07:29) Energy prediction(11:44) System application(15:19) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    16 min
  4. Dr. Pedro Ferzola: Early Nutrition in Poultry | Ep. 153

    May 20

    Dr. Pedro Ferzola: Early Nutrition in Poultry | Ep. 153

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pedro Ferzola, a research associate at FFoQSI and scientist at BOKU University, explains early feeding strategies in broiler chickens. He highlights the importance of nutrient timing, energy sources, and feed processing to support gut development and performance. Learn how early nutrition shapes outcomes and why precision feeding matters. Listen now on all major platforms! "Early feeding represents one of the most critical phases in poultry production, where nutritional precision determines long-term development, performance outcomes, and overall efficiency." Meet the guest: Dr. Pedro Sessegolo Ferzola is a researcher in animal nutrition and feed processing at FFoQSI and BOKU University in Vienna. His academic background includes a Doctor’s degree from BOKU and a Master’s in Agribusiness from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. Learn more from Dr. Pedro Ferzola 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(01:16) Introduction(02:46) Early feeding role(05:33) Energy sources focus(06:23) Feed processing impact(07:23) Gut development(08:56) Transition feeding(10:55) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    11 min
  5. Dr. Birger Svihus: Particle Size Preference | Ep. 152

    May 13

    Dr. Birger Svihus: Particle Size Preference | Ep. 152

    In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Birger Svihus from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences breaks down how particle size affects broiler feeding behavior. He shares insights into how birds select feed particles, their preferences for fines, and the implications for feed formulation. Find out how a closer look at pecking patterns could change the way we think about poultry nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "The bird is pecking more than once per second. So it's an extremely rapid rate of pecking." Meet the guest: Dr. Birger Svihus earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from the Agricultural University of Norway, where he currently serves as a professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. His work focuses on cereal fiber, starch, feed structure, and digestive function in poultry. He’s published extensively and leads nutrition research across Europe. Learn more about his approach on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now, featuring Dr. Birger Svihus 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(01:18) Introduction(02:29) Particle size impact(03:38) Feeding behavior science(05:58) Beak capacity limits(08:33) Preference for fines(09:42) Size vs. nutrient delivery(11:31) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    11 min
  6. Thomas Jones: Predicting Amino Acids In Real Time | Ep. 151

    May 6

    Thomas Jones: Predicting Amino Acids In Real Time | Ep. 151

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Thomas Jones, a PhD student at the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, presents research on using near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) to predict digestible amino acid content in soybean meal. By correlating rooster bioassay data with NIR spectra, the method enables rapid, real-time nutrient assessment at the feed mill level, helping nutritionists manage ingredient variability more effectively. Listen now on all major platforms! "Lysine digestibility in soybean meal can range from 2.3 to 2.8%, and at 30% dietary inclusion, those small differences accumulate into significant performance impacts across the flock." Meet the guest: Thomas Jones is a PhD student in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia, Athens, specializing in near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy for real-time nutrient analysis of poultry feed. His research focuses on correlating NIRS-based spectra with rooster bioassay data to predict digestible amino acid content in soybean meal, aiming to improve feed formulation accuracy and reduce analytical turnaround time at the feed mill level. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:22) Introduction(02:15) Soybean meal variability(03:29) Bioassay limitations(05:35) Amino acid trends(07:05) NIRS throughput(09:09) Margin of error(16:01) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    16 min
  7. Emmanuel Nuamah: Meta-Analysis in Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 150

    Apr 29

    Emmanuel Nuamah: Meta-Analysis in Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 150

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Emmanuel Nuamah, Research Assistant at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea, explains how meta-analysis combines data from multiple studies to deliver more reliable, evidence-based nutritional strategies for broilers and layers. He walks through the full meta-analysis process, from the PICO framework to bias screening, and discusses how machine learning is making the method even more dynamic and powerful. Listen now on all major platforms! "Meta-analysis aggregates individual studies to reveal nutritional strategies that hold across real-world variability in commercial production." Meet the guest: Emmanuel Nuamah is a Research Assistant at Jeonbuk National University in South Korea, specializing in broiler and swine nutrition, digestive physiology, and meta-analysis. His work focuses on building evidence-based nutritional strategies from pooled study data. He holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Phil. in Animal Science from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. 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(03:14) Meta-analysis overview(05:25) Heterogeneity and context(06:45) PICO framework explained(08:22) Screening and bias removal(12:17) AI and machine learning role(13:41) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - Anitox - DietForge - Poultry Science Association 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    14 min
  8. Dr. Rony Riveros: Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Poultry | Ep. 149

    Apr 22

    Dr. Rony Riveros: Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Poultry | Ep. 149

    In this special episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, marking Earth Day, we welcome Dr. Rony Riveros, a postdoctoral researcher specializing in energy metabolism, mineral metabolism, and nutritional modeling in broilers and laying hens, who explores how precision nutrition and mathematical modeling can drive more sustainable poultry production. He explains how dynamic nutritional models replace static table values to better reflect real flock conditions, and discusses how smarter raw material utilization, including alternative ingredients like insect meal, can reduce environmental excretion and improve efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! “Dynamic nutritional values, shaped by genetics, flock conditions, environment, and health status, bring feed formulation closer to reality, where static tables simply cannot reach.” Meet the guest: Dr. Rony Riveros is a Peruvian postdoctoral researcher based in Brazil, holding a PhD in Animal Science from São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil. With expertise in energy metabolism, mineral metabolism, and nutritional modeling for broilers and laying hens, his work bridges academic modeling tools with practical applications for nutritionists and producers worldwide. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(03:10) Precision nutrition overview(05:13) Applying models in practice(07:55) Sustainability and modeling(09:14) Efficient raw materials(09:54) Alternative raw materials(10:39) 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 Instagram: Poultry Campus LinkedIn: Poultry Campus

    11 min
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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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