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

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- 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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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Maarten De Gussem, global poultry consultant at Vetworks and academic adviser at Ghent University, explains the real economic value of cleaning and disinfection programs in low-challenge broiler environments. He shares field-trial data, performance outcomes, and why education is essential for consistent results. Get clear insights on ROI, flock performance, and protocol design. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Performance improvements in low challenge systems demonstrate that sanitation can function as an investment rather than a simple insurance cost.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Maarten De Gussem is a global poultry consultant and founder of Vetworks, where he leads initiatives in poultry health, biosecurity, and performance optimization. With expertise in coccidiosis, bacterial enteritis, respiratory diseases, and production efficiency, he also serves as an academic adviser at Ghent University and contributes to committees focused on poultry intestinal health and Mycoplasma.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:33) ROI of disinfection
• (05:06) Low challenge metrics
• (06:24) Trial design
• (08:18) Education role
• (15:16) Performance results
• (20:59) Final Questions

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CID LINES

* Evonik

* Adisseo

* Jefo

* Barentz

* BinSentry

- DietForge

- Natural Biologics

- J&D + AAF

- PSA

- AB Vista

- Zoetis

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Teresa Morishita, Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety at Western University of Health Sciences, discusses the role of leadership and soft skills in strengthening poultry health and production. She explains why communication, integrity, and collaboration are essential for veterinarians, managers, and technical teams. Dr. Morishita highlights mentorship, continuing education, and building trust across disciplines in the poultry industry. Learn practical perspectives that support long-term success in poultry operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Soft skills include how people relate to others, communicate clearly, and show adaptability when situations do not work as expected.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Teresa Morishita is a Professor of Poultry Medicine and Food Safety at Western University of Health Sciences and a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Her work focuses on poultry health management, education, and collaboration between academia and industry. She is the founding director of the Poultry Health Management School and has extensive experience supporting poultry professionals nationwide.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (04:45) Poultry education
• (07:57) Leadership values
• (09:44) Soft skills
• (10:42) Listening skills
• (13:10) Clear expectations
• (28:33) Final Questions

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* CID LINES

* Adisseo

* Jones-Hamilton Co.

* Jefo

* Evonik

- dsm-firmenich

- Boehringer Ingelheim

- Zoetis

- AB Vista

- PSA

- J&D + AAF

- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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