Dr. Doug Korver: Gut Health Strategies in Poultry | Ep. 125

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus from the University of Alberta and one of your co-hosts, shares valuable insights into some of the biggest health challenges in poultry production today. He discusses the transition away from growth-promoting antibiotics, strategies for managing bacterial and viral diseases, and practical ways to improve gut health and boost production efficiency. With his deep knowledge of both nutrition and disease management, Dr. Korver provides actionable advice for poultry professionals looking to stay ahead. Catch the episode on all major platforms for an insightful industry update! “Biosecurity and sanitation practices are essential components in maintaining flock health, especially as the industry shifts away from growth-promoting antibiotics.” Meet the guest: Dr. Doug Korver https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-korver-8b6367285/ , who holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from UC Davis, is a Poultry Nutrition Consultant at Alpine Poultry Nutrition, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, and co-host of The Poultry Podcast Show. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Korver is a respected authority in poultry health and nutrition. His contributions, including updates to the Nutrient Requirements of Poultry report, have shaped industry practices. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:47) Introduction (03:36) Antibiotic-free production (07:14) Gut health customization (09:42) Enterococcus cecorum (13:03) Nutrition solutions (21:09) NRC report updates (23:24) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: dsm-firmenich (https://www.dsm.com/anh/en_NA/species/poultry.html) - Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/) - Probiotech (https://www.probiotech.com/en) - bioMérieux (https://go.biomerieux.com/podcast-poultry) - Trouw Nutrition (https://www.trouwnutrition.ca/) - PSA (http://poultryscience.org/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - Boehringer Ingelheim (http://poultryhealthusa.com/) - Berg + Schmidt (https://animalnutrition.berg-schmidt.com/) - AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/poultrypodcastshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poultrypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/86311919/ #podcast #farm #livestock #poultryfarming #poultry #chicken #agriculture #farming