The Poultry Podcast Show

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lin Walker, from NC State University, discusses key strategies for improving food safety in poultry and egg products. She explains common misconceptions about organic poultry, the challenges of reducing Salmonella, and best consumer practices to ensure safe handling and cooking. Learn how the poultry industry is advancing food safety standards, listen now on all major platforms!

“Salmonella is everywhere in the environment, and when birds are exposed outdoors, they face a higher risk of bacterial contamination.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Lin Walker is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Applied Microbiology at NC State University. Her work focuses on minimizing foodborne pathogens and ensuring the microbial safety of poultry and egg products while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. She also researches Cochlosoma anatis, an emerging protozoan parasite in turkeys. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:29) Introduction
(05:43) Poultry food safety
(08:55) Organic vs conventional
(11:41) Salmonella control
(25:18) Consumer best practices
(32:52) Industry safety strategies
(41:54) Final Questions

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* BinSentry
* Barentz
* Adisseo
* Evonik

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Raja Chalghoumi, Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Carthage in Tunisia, explains how insect meal can support sustainable poultry production. She discusses nutritional benefits, impacts on performance, gut health, and immune response, along with the regulatory and economic challenges of large-scale adoption. Learn how insects could help reduce dependence on imported soybean and fishmeal. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Insect-based ingredients provide concentrated energy and high-quality protein with an amino acid profile comparable to or exceeding soybean meal.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Raja Chalghoumi is an Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition and Microbial Ecology at the University of Carthage in Tunisia. Her research focuses on using insect meal, probiotics, prebiotics, and functional additives to enhance poultry health, performance, and sustainability. She is also active in national and international biosafety committees. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:45) Introduction
(07:16) Insect meal concept
(12:25) Optimal insect species
(16:16) Performance impact
(18:45) Gut health effects
(23:00) Immune response
(26:30) Final Questions

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

- Natural Biologics

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Nathan Hoel, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at BinSentry, explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making in the poultry feed industry. He breaks down practical uses of AI for feed inventory visibility, consumption monitoring, and logistics planning. Nathan also addresses common fears around AI adoption and why purpose-built models matter more than hype. Learn how data-driven insights can reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

“From inventory data combined with time, consumption patterns can be identified that reveal operational issues long before traditional reporting methods show problems.”

Meet the guest: Nathan Hoel is the Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer at BinSentry, where he leads the development of advanced feed bin monitoring and AI-driven decision tools for the poultry industry. With a background in computer science and software architecture from the University of Waterloo, Nathan focuses on scalable systems that turn feed data into actionable operational insights. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:23) Introduction
(07:37) AI opportunities
(09:22) Feed consumption
(12:38) Delivery planning
(15:21) AI misconceptions
(19:55) Adoption strategies
(28:00) Final Questions

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

* BinSentry

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Shawn Bradshaw, Product Application Manager at Adisseo, shares his expertise in feed milling operations and maintenance. He highlights the importance of preventative programs, staff training, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of feed mills. Learn about the industry challenges, workforce development, and strategies for optimizing production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Good in equals good out, and the first step in feed milling is ensuring ingredient quality through a strong receiving process."

Meet the guest: Shawn Bradshaw built his career in feed milling and agribusiness through progressive roles at NC State University, Edgecombe Community College, Kemin, and now as Product Application Manager at Adisseo. With an MBA in supply chain management, he combines technical expertise and leadership to address modern feed mill challenges. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:07) Introduction
(04:52) Feed milling basics
(05:50) Preventive maintenance
(09:12) AI in feed mills
(12:56) Workforce training
(19:37) Industry challenges
(22:29) Final Questions

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

* Adisseo

* Barentz
* BinSentry
* Evonik
- AB Vista
- Zoetis
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- 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, Kellen Harris from J&D Manufacturing and Rob Langenhorst from AAF International explain how avian influenza continues to reshape poultry production in the United States. They discuss global transmission patterns, economic losses, and how filtration and ventilation systems can reduce disease pressure. Learn practical strategies producers can apply to protect flocks during migration seasons. Listen now on all major platforms.

“Filtered production sites experience fewer disease break rates compared to non-filtered sites, demonstrating the long-term value of filtration as a disease mitigation tool.” – Rob Langenhorst

Meet the guests:
Kellen Harris, Director of Sales at J&D Manufacturing, brings years of experience in ventilation design for poultry facilities, grounded in his background managing poultry equipment operations and growing up on a large layer farm. 
Rob Langenhorst, Technical Sales Manager at AAF International, contributes over two decades of swine and poultry disease prevention research with a focus on air filtration performance.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:04) Introduction
(05:12) Migration risks
(06:26) Global spread
(07:12) Farm impact
(10:18) Filtration study
(12:14) Ventilation design
(23:07) Final Questions

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

- J&D + AAF

* Evonik
* Adisseo
* Barentz
* BinSentry
- PSA
- AB Vista
- Zoetis
- dsm-firmenich
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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