In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Tingting Ju from Purdue University and Dr. Camila Marcolla from the University of Alberta explore the role of gut microbes in poultry production. They examine the concept of missing microbes, compare microbiota in intensive and extensive systems, and discuss the limitations of current probiotics. Discover how microbiome research is shaping disease resistance and bird health. Listen now on all major platforms! “Commensal microbes that co-evolved with chickens show greater colonization potential compared to environmental or feed-based strains.” - Dr. Tingting Ju Meet the guest: Dr. Tingting Ju holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Alberta and is now an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, specializing in microbiome and microbial resistance. Dr. Camila Marcolla earned her DVM in Brazil and her Ph.D. at the University of Alberta, where she focuses on poultry microbiota. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:08) Introduction (05:17) Missing microbes concept (07:58) Probiotic limitations (11:18) Microbiota-host interaction (14:42) Extensive vs intensive systems (21:10) Early-life colonization (25:17) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jefo * NEXUS powered by SAM * Evonik * Adisseo - Probiotech - AB Vista - Boehringer Ingelheim - PSA - Natural Biologics - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Poultry Podcast Show Instagram: The Poultry Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Poultry Podcast Show
