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Vitamins and Poultry: New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition
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Vitamins and Poultry: New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition
with Miguel Barrios
Livestock Community
13.13 min
In this Livestock Community episode, Miguel Barrios, Ph.D. in microbiology and poultry nutrition and Business Development Manager for Monogastrics for the United States at Jefo, dives deep into the role of vitamins in poultry nutrition. He explains why little innovation has occurred over the past 30 years, largely due to foundational research from the 1960s and standards established in 1994. Miguel discusses the stability challenges of certain vitamins, advances such as feed formulation technology, and the emerging trend of precision nutrition. He also introduces protected vitamins and their impact on nutrient absorption. Highlighting sustainability, consumer demands, and the shift away from antibiotics, Miguel emphasizes the future need for new standards and ongoing research. He finishes with advice for poultry producers on optimizing their vitamin strategies for better flock health and production efficiency.
Our guest - Miguel Barrios
Miguel Barrios received his master’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University in 2012 and his doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2015, where he studied poultry nutrition and microbiology. He is currently leveraging his expertise in phytogenic feed ingredients and enzymes as Jefo’s Business Development Manager for monogastrics in the USA.
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Timestamps
(00:23) – Why do you think there has been limited innovation or change in the use of vitamins in the poultry industry over the past 30 years?
(01:02) – Can you elaborate on what you mean by the foundational understanding of vitamins and poultry nutrition?
(01:32) – Have there been any major changes in our understanding of vitamin requirements for poultry in recent years?
(02:01) – What factors have contributed to the stability and consistency in vitamin usage in the poultry industry?
(02:36) – How do advancements in feed formulation technology impact the use of vitamins in poultry diets?
(03:11) – Are there any specific challenges or limitations associated with vitamin supplementation in poultry diets that have hindered innovation?
(03:50) – How do you see the role of vitamins evolving in poultry nutrition in the future, considering factors such as sustainability and consumer preferences?
(04:21) – Have there been any trends or emerging technologies that could potentially impact the use of vitamins in poultry diets?
(04:51) – Can you tell us more about the concept of protected vitamins?
(05:22) – What percentage of protected vitamins is effectively absorbed in the body?
(06:46) – Are there any areas of ongoing research or potential areas of exploration related to vitamin usage in poultry nutrition?
(07:35) – How do you think the increasing focus on antibiotic reduction in poultry production may impact the use of vitamins in the future?
(08:14) – Do you think there are any untapped opportunities for innovation in the field of vitamin supplementation for poultry?
(09:05) – How do you stay updated on the latest developments and research in the field of poultry nutrition, including the use of vitamins?
(09:40) – What advice would you give to poultry producers regarding optimizing their vitamin supplementation strategies?
(10:28) – Can you discuss any potential environmental or sustainability implications associated with vitamin supplementation and poultry diets?
(11:19) – How do you think the future of vitamin supplementation and poultry nutrition will unfold?
(11:58) – In your opinion, what are the most pressing research needs or gaps in our understanding of vitamin nutrition in poultry?