Dr. Kelley Wamsley: Yeast in Coccidiosis Control | Ep. 55

Coccidiosis is a fatal protozoal disease causing diarrhea, weight loss and decreased performance in poultry. In this episode of the Poultry Podcast Show, join me and Dr. Kelley Wamsley as we engage in a conversation about that critical topic and the available solutions to address this significant issue in the field. Dr. Wamsley and her team conducted a study examining the role of yeast products in enhancing broiler performance and managing coccidiosis, which is typically treated with chemicals. Furthermore, additional testing focusing on the microbiome yielded insightful results, linking positive biomarkers to improved performance. 

"The Firmicutes to bacterial size ratio was lower in yeast product treated birds compared to chemically treated birds, and yeast product treated birds showed greater association with biomarkers linked to improved performance, like allostypes."

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:23) Introduction and professional background
• (07:35) The role of yeast products in Coccidiosis 
• (24:05) Utilization of AI in poultry research
• (29:04) Yeast products for coccidiosis and their correlation with particle size
• (36:20) Rethinking the starter period in bird growth
• (40:50) Final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Kelley Wamsley

Experience

• Current: Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition at Mississippi State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition and Feed Manufacture (West Virginia University)
• M.Sc. (West Virginia University)
• B.Sc. (West Virginia University)

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