The Poultry Podcast Show

In this Part 2 episode of The Poultry Podcast Show - Hatchery Health Team series, Dr. Nicolette Love, Global Hatchery Veterinary and Technical Services Manager at Zoetis, explains how science-based processes and strong hatchery management support healthy chick development and consistent flock performance. Topics include vaccination handling, hygiene practices, process evaluations, and the role of technical partnerships in improving hatchery outcomes across global poultry systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Hatchery technology can improve productivity, yet strong hygiene, correct vaccine preparation, and consistent processes determine whether healthy chicks emerge from the system."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nicolette Love is Global Hatchery Veterinary and Technical Services Manager at Zoetis and a veterinarian with extensive experience in poultry health and hatchery operations. Educated at the University of Pretoria, her career spans technical services, veterinary practice, and product management across multiple regions. Her work focuses on improving hatchery processes, vaccination programs, and poultry health through science-based strategies. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:17) Introduction
(04:21) Vaccine process control
(06:33) Hatchery shortcuts risk
(08:15) Successful hatcheries basics
(10:34) Global hatchery insights
(11:42) Process evaluations' importance
(18:14) Final Questions

The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Zoetis

* Barentz
* Adisseo
* Evonik
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AB Vista
- Signify
- J&D + AAF
- PSA

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Mickey Leonard, researcher at the University of Minnesota Secure Food Systems team, explains how risk assessments support continuity of business during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks. She discusses poultry movement risk, biosecurity practices, evolving virus behavior, and permit guidance development. Mickey highlights practical industry collaboration and decision-making during outbreaks. Get valuable insight for poultry health and production professionals. Listen now on all major platforms!

“We really work to understand how poultry movements can continue while still reducing the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza spreading between farms.”

Meet the guest: Mickey Leonard is a researcher with the University of Minnesota Secure Food Systems team, where she focuses on risk assessments that support poultry industry continuity during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreaks. With experience in diagnostic laboratories and applied poultry research, her work bridges science and field implementation. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:08) Introduction
(04:27) Risk assessments
(07:00) Risk development
(09:07) Model updates
(13:14) Poultry commodities
(17:45) Biosecurity trends
(31:26) Final Questions

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* Adisseo
* Evonik
* Barentz

- Signify
- J&D + AAF
- PSA
- Zoetis
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Jordyn Studer, Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, explains the role of choline in poultry diets and why alternatives are gaining attention. She discusses choline metabolism, feed mill challenges, and how phyto-based solutions can support performance, liver health, and feed stability in broilers and layers. Jordyn also shares recent U.S. research outcomes and practical implications for nutrition programs. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Choline supports fat metabolism, cell membrane integrity, and methyl donation pathways that directly influence poultry performance, meat quality, and metabolic stability."

Meet the guest: Jordyn Studer is a Technical Service Specialist at Barentz with advanced training in poultry nutrition. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Poultry Science from Virginia Tech. Jordyn’s work focuses on applied research, feed additives, and practical nutrition strategies for poultry production. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:33) Introduction
(04:53) Choline functions
(06:56) Feed handling issues
(08:47) Premix stability
(10:40) Phyto composition
(12:48) Research consistency
(26:06) Final Questions

The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Barentz

* Adisseo
* Evonik
- AB Vista
- Signify
- PSA
- J&D + AAF
- Zoetis
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Sunoh Che, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, explains how rapid broiler growth affects muscle health and breast myopathies. She discusses woody breast, white striping, and spaghetti meat, highlighting shared physiological mechanisms and the role of nutrition, genetics, and management. Dr. Che also explores how epidemiology and data modeling support practical decisions in commercial systems. Learn how science can guide healthier, more efficient poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Addressing breast muscle myopathies requires systemic solutions rather than adjusting a single nutrient or management practice.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Sunoh Che is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland and a board-certified veterinary epidemiologist. Her work focuses on poultry management, breast myopathies, biosecurity, and applied epidemiology to improve flock health and production efficiency. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:16) Introduction
(05:58) Breast myopathies
(07:32) Shared mechanisms
(09:32) Genetics role
(11:08) Nutrition effects
(17:37) Epidemiology tools
(24:37) Final Questions

The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Evonik
* Barentz
* Adisseo

- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AB Vista
- Signify
- PSA
- J&D + AAF
- Zoetis
- Biofractal
- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Luis Romero, Founder and CEO of Biofractal, explains how gene expression technologies and artificial intelligence can uncover hidden nutritional and subclinical limitations in poultry production. He discusses bridging research and field reality, improving gut function assessment, and translating biological insights into practical nutrition and health decisions. Get valuable perspectives for professionals focused on performance, resilience, and system optimization. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Artificial intelligence converts complex biological signatures into information that can be easily understood and applied.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Luis Romero is the Founder and CEO of Biofractal, with a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Alberta and over 20 years of experience in poultry nutrition, health, and innovation. His work focuses on applying systems biology and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making in poultry production. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:03) Introduction
(03:47) Research gaps
(07:25) Gut health limits
(09:11) Gene expression use
(12:32) Economic outcomes
(17:17) Nutrition resilience
(23:16) Final Questions

The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Biofractal

* Evonik
* Barentz
* BinSentry
* Adisseo
- Natural Biologics
- PSA
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Zoetis
- AB Vista
- J&D + AAF

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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