
Dr. Natalie Morgan: Fiber in Poultry Diets | Ep. 124
About this episode
In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Natalie Morgan, a Poultry Nutrition Researcher, takes us into the fascinating world of poultry nutrition, highlighting the crucial role of fiber in the diets of broilers and layers. She breaks down the different types of fiber, discusses their effects on gut health, and shares how new research is challenging traditional beliefs about fiber's importance in poultry diets. Tune in to discover how you can enhance poultry feed for improved health and productivity. Don't miss out on these groundbreaking insights and their practical applications in the poultry industry—listen now!
"Accurately measuring Non-Starch Polysaccharides (NSPs) in feed is essential for developing poultry diets that maximize health benefits and minimize digestive issues."
Meet the guest: Dr. Natalie Morgan, a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science at Curtin University, specializes in poultry nutrition with a focus on fiber utilization and prebiotics. With a Ph.D. from Nottingham Trent University, her research aims to improve broiler and layer diets by enhancing fiber digestion and gut health. Dr. Morgan’s passion for poultry nutrition drives her innovative approach to teaching and research.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:03) Introduction
- (03:29) Broiler welfare research
- (05:10) Farm welfare assessment
- (07:56) Tropical climate
- (10:11) Scotland collaborations
- (13:22) Future improvements in welfare
- (21:41) Final Questions
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