In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Thiago Noetzold, an independent consultant specializing in agricultural statistics and data analysis, explains the factors influencing broiler breeder hatchability and fertility. Topics include male management, flock uniformity, precision feeding, separate nutrition programs, and practical strategies to improve reproductive performance throughout the production cycle. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"Hatchability has declined across North America during the past decade, showing that management practices have become increasingly important for maintaining reproductive performance throughout the production cycle."

Meet the guest: Dr. Thiago Noetzold is a veterinarian with a master's degree in Animal Science and a PhD focused on poultry research. After completing postdoctoral research at the University of Alberta, he became an independent consultant specializing in statistics and data analysis for agriculture. His work emphasizes broiler breeder performance, fertility, and data-driven decision-making. Listen to Dr. Thiago Noetzold on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:10) Introduction
• (03:26) Hatchability trends
• (05:21) Male management
• (08:27) Separate nutrition
• (10:27) Precision feeding
• (13:13) Future strategies
• (15:22) Closing thoughts

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