In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Margaret Ross from North Carolina Cooperative Extension talks about her path into poultry science and her experience working with both commercial and backyard poultry farms. She shares insights on biosecurity, nutrient management planning, and sustainable poultry production. Join us as she offers practical tips for overcoming challenges and making the most of opportunities in poultry farming. Catch the full episode on all major platforms! "Urban poultry farming is gaining popularity, and questions about housing, regulations, and biosecurity often arise for aspiring backyard chicken keepers." Meet the guest: Margaret Ross , M.S. in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University, is the Eastern Area Specialized Poultry Agent for NC State Extension. With over nine years of experience, she supports commercial and backyard poultry growers in improving biosecurity, sustainability, and profitability. Margaret's work translates research into practical strategies, ensuring efficiency and innovation in poultry farming. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:04) Introduction (07:34) Biosecurity measures (13:26) Nutrient management (18:12) Backyard flock (21:53) Avian influenza (23:23) Extension impact (25:48) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - dsm-firmenich - Probiotech - Adisseo - PSA - Natural Biologics - Berg + Schmidt - AB Vista - bioMรฉrieux - Boehringer Ingelheim ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ. Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show
