In this part 1 episode of the Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how resistant starch functions as a nutritional strategy to support poultry gut health. He outlines starch digestion, fermentation benefits, feed processing effects, and practical inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Pelleting does not completely eliminate starch resistance, because measurable amounts of resistant starch remain present in finished poultry diets.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in poultry nutrition and nutrient utilization. He serves as Editor in Chief of British Poultry Science and Section Editor for Poultry Science and the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. His research focuses on functional feed components and gut health.

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The interactivity of sources and dietary levels of resistant starches – impact on growth performance, starch, and nutrient digestibility, digesta oligosaccharides profile, cecal microbial metabolites, and indicators of gut health in broiler chickens

Dietary inclusion of raw potato or high-amylose-corn resistant starches fed for different durations: impact on phenotypic responses and indicators of gut health of broiler chickens

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:20) Introduction
• (02:32) Fermentation importance
• (04:44) Starch classification
• (06:40) Heat processing
• (09:23) Practical inclusion
• (12:43) Commercial use
• (14:24) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Milan Kandel, PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, explains how canola products can be better used in poultry diets. He discusses Australian feed-ingredient challenges, the nutritional benefits of canola, key anti-nutritional factors, and how processing methods improve digestibility and performance. Learn research-driven strategies to increase inclusion rates responsibly. Gain practical insight into modern canola utilization. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Canola products available today differ substantially from those evaluated ten years ago, requiring updated interpretation by the poultry industry.”

Meet the guest: Milan Kandel is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney with training in veterinary science and poultry nutrition. His work focuses on optimizing canola seed and canola meal from different processing methods to improve nutrient utilization in poultry diets. His research bridges industry experience and applied nutrition science.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (02:26) Australian diets
• (03:51) Canola challenges
• (05:07) Feed intake
• (06:18) Fat content
• (07:38) Digestibility results
• (08:42) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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I'm Dr. Doug Korver, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as co-host on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our special guest is Hamid Naeini, a PhD candidate at the University of Georgia. We discuss nutritional approaches to Blackhead disease control in turkeys, including transmission routes, clinical signs, and limitations of current control programs. Hamid also presents research data on pine bark inclusion as a feed-based strategy to reduce mortality without negatively impacting performance. Listen now on all major platforms.

"In our study, pine bark did not reduce body weight or feed intake either before or after the challenge."

Meet the guest: Hamid Naeini is a PhD candidate in Poultry Science at the University of Georgia, specializing in poultry nutrition, gut health, and disease resilience. His research focuses on nutritional strategies to mitigate enteric diseases in turkeys, including Blackhead disease, while maintaining performance and welfare.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (01:57) Blackhead disease
• (03:30) Disease symptoms
• (04:14) Pine bark insights
• (06:14) Bioactive compounds
• (08:12) Safety considerations
• (10:06) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi, associate professor at the University of Georgia, discusses reduced protein diets in broiler nutrition. He explains the challenges of replacing soybean meal, the role of alternative protein feedstuffs, and how amino acids influence performance and gut health. Learn how these approaches impact both production and environmental outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Digestible amino acid formulation has allowed progressive crude protein reduction over time in poultry diets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Oluyinka Olukosi is an associate professor of poultry nutrition at the University of Georgia, focusing on applied nutrition strategies to support bird performance and gut health. His research emphasizes protein, amino acids, minerals, fiber, and enzymes in non-ruminants.

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Assessment of two diet types in reduced-crude protein diets with or without phytase supplementation – implications on key phenotypic responses in 21-day-old broiler chickens

Growth performance and immune response of broilers during active Eimeria infection are modified by dietary inclusion of canola meal or corn-DDGS in reduced-protein corn-soybean meal diets

Phase-specific outcomes of arginine or branched-chain amino acids supplementation in low crude protein diets on performance, nutrient digestibility, and expression of tissue protein synthesis and degradation in broiler chickens infected with mixed Eimeria spp.

Growth, not digestibility, in chickens receiving reduced-protein diets is independent of non-specific amino-nitrogen sources when the essential-to-total-nitrogen ratio is constant and lower than 50%

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:13) Introduction
• (03:18) Reduced protein diets
• (05:18) Functional amino acids
• (07:35) Performance trade-offs
• (09:21) Starter vs finisher phase
• (12:30) Future formulation strategies
• (13:29) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish from Auburn University breaks down how multi-omics is being applied to practical poultry nutrition challenges. He explains how transcriptomics and microbiome data clarify gut health responses to calcium levels, limestone particle size, and fiber strategies under necrotic enteritis and coccidiosis pressure. The discussion connects molecular pathways with intestinal integrity, immune regulation, and performance outcomes in commercial broilers. Listen now on all major platforms.

"The multi-omics help explain the molecular background behind productivity changes that traditional performance data alone cannot clearly describe."

Meet the guest: Dr. Rana Waqar Tabish is a poultry researcher and veterinarian at Auburn University specializing in multi-omics, gut health, and precision nutrition in broilers. His work integrates transcriptomics and microbiome profiling to understand intestinal integrity and immune responses under enteric disease challenges.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:53) Introduction
• (02:51) Omics overview
• (05:08) Disease models
• (06:21) Fiber effects
• (08:00) Calcium levels
• (09:53) Particle size
• (13:31) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sami Dridi from the University of Arkansas explains the molecular and physiological impact of beta mannan on poultry health and performance. He breaks down how beta mannan triggers inflammation, affects gut integrity, and reduces feed efficiency, and he shares research on how beta mannanase can counter these challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Beta mannan creates physiological, immunological, and metabolic challenges that influence overall nutrient use and bird performance."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sami Dridi is a Professor at the University of Arkansas, leading the Laboratory of Avian Endocrinology and Molecular Genetics within the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. His research explores heat stress responses, intestinal integrity, and metabolic disorders such as muscle myopathies in poultry. His recent work examines beta mannan and beta mannanase effects on performance and gut health. Listen to this Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast episode with Dr. Sami Dridi on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:39) Introduction
• (03:45) Beta mannan effects
• (05:19) Gut integrity impact
• (06:57) Enzyme function
• (07:46) Performance results
• (10:50) Future applications
• (13:07) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Isaac Poaty Ditengou from Laval University in Canada explains how meta-analysis is applied in poultry nutrition research. He breaks down the fundamentals of data collection, inclusion criteria, and interpretation of results, while highlighting common challenges faced by researchers and students. The conversation shows why meta-analysis is essential when research findings are inconsistent or controversial. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Meta-analysis is more about combining several studies on a certain topic following structured and systematic methods."

Meet the guest: Dr. Isaac Poaty Ditengou is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Laval University in Canada, specializing in poultry nutrition, data analysis, and meta-analysis. His work focuses on amino acid requirements, feed formulation, and the evaluation of nutritional strategies through systematic research.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:30) Introduction
• (02:50) Meta-analysis basics
• (04:45) Learning challenges
• (05:42) Research importance
• (06:33) Paper selection
• (08:10) Industry relevance
• (08:55) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe from The Ohio State University talks about going beyond corn and soy to rethink poultry diets in today’s stressful production environments. He discusses alternatives to traditional corn-soy diets, the role of fiber and ingredient diversity, and how small feed adjustments can help birds to handle stress while maintaining optimal performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The gut is the largest ecosystem in the bird, and diet diversity can improve resilience."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe earned his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University, with expertise in monogastric and poultry nutrition. Now an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, his work focuses on optimizing poultry diets to improve resilience and gut health under commercial stressors. His research explores practical ways to enhance feed efficiency and bird welfare.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (02:37) Rethinking corn-soy diets
• (03:53) Role of dietary complexity
• (04:52) Diet and environmental stress
• (08:17) Functional ingredients
• (10:40) Practical steps
• (13:34) Closing insights

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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