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. 5d ago

    Felix Njeri: Rethinking Alternative Protein Ingredients for Starter Broilers | Ep. 175

    In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Felix Njeri, PhD candidate in monogastric nutrition at the University of Guelph, explains why fiber can act as a limiting factor in young chickens and why crude protein alone is not enough to describe alternative protein ingredients. He explores how processing methods change nutrient composition and protein accessibility, including heat damage to amino acids, electrostatic separation approaches, in vitro nitrogen solubility, and the role of enzymes in diets with lower protein or higher-fiber ingredients. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research articles: Further processing of soybean meal using thermomechanical and enzyme-facilitation modified secondary protein structure, in-vitro protein digestion kinetics and nutritive value in broiler chickens Significance of specialty protein ingredients in feeding programs for broiler chickens on nitrogen utilization and excretion-A meta-analysis Cold-Pressing Sunflower Meal and Gastric pH Synergistically Improve In Vitro Nitrogen Solubility by Preserving Secondary Protein Structure, Outperforming Soybean Meal, Solvent-Extracted Sunflower Meal, and High-Protein Electrostatically Separated Sunflower "Two feed ingredients can share similar crude protein levels while digestibility and protein quality remain totally different, so availability testing matters in formulation." Meet the guest: Felix Njeri is a PhD candidate in monogastric nutrition at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on protein evaluation, feed formulation, and feed enzymes that improve nutrient utilization in poultry and swine, including strategies that reduce nitrogen losses. He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s in animal nutrition and feed science from the University of Nairobi. Learn more from Felix Njeri 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(01:12) Introduction(02:19) Fiber limitations(03:13) Feed intake capacity and nutrient demand(04:02) Processing effects(05:57) Protein quality and digestibility(08:26) Enzyme supplementation(09:52) 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

    Felix Njeri: Rethinking Alternative Protein Ingredients for Starter Broilers | Ep. 175

  2. Oct 15

    Dr. Juan José Pascual: Tailored Protein for Poultry Nutrition - Part 2 | Ep. 174

    In Part 2 of this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan José Pascual introduces the SynFeed project and its goal of designing microbial-derived proteins to meet animal requirements. He explains how artificial intelligence, molecular biology, and hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria could support the production of fully digestible proteins, why fermentation scale remains the main barrier, and where these proteins may reach the market first. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read to learn more! "Tailored proteins could transform animal feeding by matching amino acid composition more closely with nutritional requirements while improving overall protein digestibility." Meet the guest: Dr. Juan José Pascual is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), in Spain, and Head of the Institute of Animal Science and Technology. His work spans animal nutrition, production, and teaching, supported by more than 30 years in monogastric nutrition. Learn more from Dr. Juan José Pascual 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(01:59) Project overview(02:39) Europe’s protein challenge(04:14) Designed microbial proteins(04:51) Multidisciplinary development(05:06) Commercial timeline(06:32) Early market applications(07:28) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - 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. Juan José Pascual: Tailored Protein for Poultry Nutrition - Part 2 | Ep. 174

  3. Oct 8

    Dr. Juan José Pascual: Poultry Protein Efficiency - Part 1 | Ep. 173

    In Part 1 of this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan José Pascual, from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, explains how precision protein nutrition can improve poultry feeding. He examines protein utilization, amino acid digestibility, nonessential amino acid availability, and absorption timing as opportunities to improve nutritional efficiency and sustainability. Discover where poultry protein nutrition research is heading next. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read to learn more! "Precision protein nutrition has advanced through improved nutritional recommendations that increasingly align poultry diets with actual amino acid requirements, productivity, sustainability, and intestinal health." Meet the guest: Dr. Juan José Pascual is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), in Spain, and Head of the Institute of Animal Science and Technology. His work spans animal nutrition, production, and teaching, supported by more than 30 years in monogastric nutrition. Learn more from Dr. Juan José Pascual 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(01:19) Introduction(02:25) Precision protein progress(04:25) Protein retention limits(05:46) Digestibility losses(07:36) Nonessential amino acids(08:33) Absorption timing(09:34) Closing thoughts The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Anitox - DietForge - Poultry Science Association 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. Juan José Pascual: Poultry Protein Efficiency - Part 1 | Ep. 173

  4. Oct 5

    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

  5. Oct 1

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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