
Dr. Michael Lilburn: Modern Turkey Production | Ep. 121
About this episode
In this special Christmas episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Lilburn, Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University, shares his wealth of experience in poultry nutrition and production. He explores advancements in turkey health, the challenges of feed ingredients, and the growing importance of enzymes and additives in modern poultry farming. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with practical knowledge for poultry professionals. Tune in now on all major podcast platforms!
"Balanced diets are crucial, as poorly digestible feed ingredients can disrupt the gut microbiome and induce health issues in turkeys."
Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Lilburn, Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University, holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Nutrition from Penn State University. With over three decades of experience in poultry nutrition and production, his research spans turkey skeletal development and feed management. Dr. Lilburn’s unique industry-academic perspective offers invaluable insights for poultry professionals.
What you will learn:
- (00:50) Introduction
- (03:52) Turkey's health evolution
- (07:26) Key feed ingredients
- (12:51) Mycotoxins & biomarkers
- (22:58) Enzyme research
- (31:07) Skeletal development
- (34:15) Final Questions
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