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The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 9

Learn poultry health from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry – in 9 minutes.

If you are a poultry veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.

The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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Dr. Hailey Quercia: Mycoplasma in Poultry Flocks | Ep. 07

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 • Duration 09:38

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Hailey Quercia from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services discusses mycoplasma in backyard poultry. She explains why clinical submissions can show high positivity rates, what respiratory signs owners commonly report, how new adult birds and wild birds can introduce risk, and why long-term prevention depends on quarantine, testing, and realistic biosecurity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Backyard poultry diagnostics can reveal substantial mycoplasma positivity, although clinical submissions naturally represent sick birds rather than overall flock prevalence."

Meet the guest: Dr. Hailey Quercia is a Laboratory Director and Avian Diagnostician with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Based at the Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory, Dr. Quercia supports the Virginia poultry industry through diagnostic workups for commercial turkeys, breeders, broilers, and broiler breeders, while also monitoring industry needs and updating lab offerings. Dr. Quercia also works with small flock health, necropsy feedback, outreach events, laboratory safety and quality compliance, and training for veterinary students and interns. Hear Dr. Hailey Quercia on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:11) Introduction
(01:41) Mycoplasma prevalence
(02:58) Backyard flock signs
(04:41) Species susceptibility
(05:32) Biosecurity and quarantine
(07:32) Cleaning and depopulation
(09:11) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Dr. Adnan Alrubaye: Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis In Broilers | Ep. 06

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 • Duration 11:12

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Adnan Alrubaye from the University of Arkansas explains Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) in broilers. He discusses why BCO is a major poultry welfare issue, how bacteria may enter through aerosol, gut, or skin pathways, why heavier birds can be more vulnerable to bone damage, and how vaccine research could support future lameness control. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Birds will not be able to move, which is why this is the main animal welfare issue facing the poultry industry."

Meet the guest: Dr. Adnan Alrubaye is an Assistant Professor of Poultry Microbiology at the University of Arkansas and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Cell and Molecular Biology. His work focuses on poultry microbiology, including Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) lameness, bacterial translocation, gut health, feed additives, and vaccine development. He earned his Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. Hear Dr. Adnan Alrubaye on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(00:48) Introduction
(01:24) Defining BCO lameness
(02:40) Bacterial pathways and pathogens
(05:22) Primary disease and risk factors
(07:21) Clinical and subclinical lameness
(08:12) In ovo vaccine development
(10:48) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Dr. Steven Ricke: Application of Biotics to Poultry | Ep. 05

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 10:12

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Steven Ricke, Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how biotics apply to poultry health. He breaks down probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, then discusses timing, flock management, microbiome tools, metabolomics, and the role of AI in understanding gut health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The lessons learned so far show that earlier application of biotic products is better, with the first week after hatch being the prime time for chickens."

Meet the guest: Dr. Steven Ricke is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, then completed a USDA-ARS postdoctorate at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on poultry food safety, pathogen ecology, gastrointestinal microbiota, and poultry processing microbiology. With extensive academic and research experience, Dr. Ricke helps advance poultry health and microbiome understanding. Hear Dr. Steven Ricke on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:01) Introduction
(01:35) Defining biotics
(02:26) Probiotics and prebiotics
(03:25) Synbiotics and postbiotics
(04:49) Application timing
(07:21) Microbiome functionality
(10:00) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Dr. Ahmed Mohammed: Probiotics and Antibiotic Resistance in Broilers | Ep. 04

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 15:00

I'm Dr. David Swayne, and I’m excited to host my first episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ahmed Mohammed, a postdoctoral researcher at Purdue University and Assistant Professor at Assiut University, to discuss how probiotics and gut microbiome management may support efforts to address antimicrobial resistance in broilers. He covers evidence of resistance genes appearing early in chicks, how they may increase during production, and why responsible antibiotic use, biosecurity, vaccination, nutrition, and One Health collaboration all play a role in addressing antimicrobial resistance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Maintaining intestinal microbiome balance can support poultry health, reduce disease pressure, and potentially decrease dependence on antibiotics throughout broiler production.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Ahmed Mohammed is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Poultry Management and Welfare at Assiut University in Egypt. His work addresses poultry health, antimicrobial resistance, probiotics, and responsible disease management. Hear Dr. Ahmed Mohamed share his insights on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(00:54) Introduction
(01:30) Why study probiotics and resistance
(04:02) Resistance burden
(06:28) Resistance genes in young chicks
(09:25) Improving antimicrobial stewardship
(12:34) One Health collaboration
(14:43) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

Dr. Xiaolun Sun (Jack): Bile Acids Against Necrotic Enteritis | Ep. 03

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 09:32

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Xiaolun Sun (Jack) from the University of Arkansas explains how bile acids and the intestinal microbiota interact in poultry health. He discusses pathogen control, bird performance, mortality reduction, and research exploring practical alternatives to costly bile acid supplementation. Learn how emerging gut health strategies could support poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research articles:

Specific Secondary Bile Acids Control Chicken Necrotic Enteritis

Two intestinal microbiota-derived metabolites, deoxycholic acid and butyrate, synergize to enhance host defense peptide synthesis and alleviate necrotic enteritis

"Bile acids support fat digestion while also acting as biological signals that can influence pathogenic bacteria and intestinal health within poultry production systems."

Meet the guest: Dr. Xiaolun Sun (Jack) is a faculty member at the University of Arkansas whose research focuses on poultry nutrition, intestinal microbiome interactions, bacterial pathogens, and molecular signaling. His laboratory investigates C. jejuni transmission and pathogenesis, as well as intestinal diseases such as necrotic enteritis. Dr. Sun earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from Virginia Tech. Learn more from Dr. Xiaolun Sun (Jack) on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Dr. Catherine Logue: Emerging Poultry Pathogens | Ep. 02

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 10:07

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Catherine Logue, Professor of Population Health at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses two important poultry pathogens: Campylobacter hepaticus and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli. She covers potential environmental factors associated with Spotty Liver Disease, findings from alternative control strategies, and ongoing research into vaccines, genomic surveillance, and broader targets for improving poultry disease management. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The magic solution here is to find a universal vaccine, one that would actually target all of the E. coli."

Meet the guest: Dr. Catherine Logue is a Professor of Population Health at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Previously, Dr. Logue held faculty positions in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University and at North Dakota State University. Academic training includes a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Ulster University, a B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, and a graduate diploma in Food Science and Technology from the Institute of Food Science and Technology in the United Kingdom. Hear Dr. Catherine Logue on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(00:48) Introduction
(01:18) Campylobacter hepaticus emergence
(02:48) Control strategies
(03:59) Genomic surveillance
(05:17) Emerging APEC strains
(08:45) Feed interventions
(09:51) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

Dr. David Swayne: HPAI Prevention and Control Strategies | Ep. 01

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 12:07

Welcome to the very first episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, your go-to source for practical, science-based conversations about poultry health. I'm Dr. Tim Johnson, your host, and the goal is to bring clear, straight-to-the-point discussions with leading researchers, veterinarians, and industry professionals, translating the latest poultry health science into practical strategies for disease prevention, flock health, and poultry production.

In this episode, Dr. David Swayne of Birdflu Veterinarian LLC explains how highly pathogenic avian influenza emerges, spreads, and reaches poultry farms. He covers practical biosecurity, grower-led surveillance, outbreak response, cleaning and disinfection, and current considerations around vaccination in avian influenza control. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Rapid response after highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmation helps limit disease spread while supporting timely assessment, depopulation, sanitation, and recovery of affected farms."

Meet the guest: Dr. David Swayne is a private poultry veterinarian at Birdflu Veterinarian LLC and a board-certified poultry veterinarian and veterinary pathologist specializing in viral diseases, particularly avian influenza. He earned degrees from the University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, and University of Georgia before holding faculty positions at The Ohio State University and leadership roles with the USDA Agricultural Research Service. His expertise includes diagnostics, prevention, and disease control strategies across poultry production systems. Listen to Dr. Swayne on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms!

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:07) Introduction
(01:35) HPAI origins
(03:23) Seasonal reintroduction

Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 00:37

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Welcome to The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast!

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 00:37

Welcome to The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, your fast-track to the latest in poultry health research.

Learn poultry health from the brightest minds of the global poultry industry, with the latest insights digested for you.

Get quick, actionable insights, to stay current with what’s working in poultry health today, and effortlessly learn while going about your routine.

The latest research. The brightest minds. Expert insights made simple.

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