Dr. Bill Dozier: Broiler Breeders Feed Strategies | Ep. 156

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Bill Dozier, from Auburn University, shares valuable insights on broiler breeder management, fertility trends, and how modern genetics are challenging traditional housing systems. He highlights key strategies for improving hatchability, feed distribution, and uniformity in cockerel flocks. Discover practical ways to fine-tune operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Rooster fertility is affected by diet, energy management, and even water access in the scratch area." Meet the guest: Dr. Bill Dozier https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-dozier-6023276a/ earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Auburn University and his M.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Kentucky. With over 25 years in academia and industry, he now serves as Extension Specialist and Professor at Auburn University. His current work focuses on broiler breeder management and production systems. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+poultry+podcast+show What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:36) Introduction (01:37) Broiler breeder fertility (07:07) Feed distribution limits (11:06) Separate male feeding (17:55) Grading male flocks (24:07) New housing strategies (36:08) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jefo (https://www.jefo.ca/en/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/) - PSA (https://poultryscience.org/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d) - Probiotech (https://www.probiotech.com/en) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Boehringer Ingelheim (https://poultryhealthusa.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poultrypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/86311919/ #podcast #farm #livestock #poultryfarming #poultry #chicken #agriculture #farming