Jean Fontaine: Precision Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 165

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Jean Fontaine, President and CEO of Jefo, shares his journey of building a multinational company that redefined animal nutrition. He discusses the development of matrix coating technology, strategies to reduce pathogen impact, and ways to support farmers in optimizing health and profitability. Learn how innovation and science are shaping the future of poultry and livestock nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms! "Innovation in poultry nutrition must support both farm profitability and the long-term sustainability of production systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Jean Fontaine https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfontainejefo/?originalSubdomain=ca is the founder, president, and CEO of Jefo, a multinational company with more than 450 employees worldwide. For over four decades, he has led innovations in matrix coating technology, precision intestinal nutrition, and disruptive strategies to improve poultry and livestock health. His mission is to support farmers with solutions that combat pathogens while improving productivity and profitability. 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 (00:50) Introduction (02:56) Matrix coating innovation (06:05) Pathogen nutrient deprivation (11:57) Heat stress strategies (14:57) Pathogen-specific approaches (17:27) Research collaborations (26:06) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jefo (https://www.jefo.ca/en/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * CID LINES (https://www.ecolab.com/offerings/avi-prime?industry=Animal+and+Plant+Production&market=Poultry+Farms+and+Hatcheries&application=Farm+Health+and+Hygiene+Management&solution=Hatchery+Solutions) * Jones-Hamilton Co. (https://joneshamiltonag.com/) - Boehringer Ingelheim (https://poultryhealthusa.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/hy-d) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - J&D + AAF (https://jdaaf.com/) - PSA (https://poultryscience.org/) 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