Jan 29 2025 17 mins 2
In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, continues to share his findings on synbiotics versus antibiotics for managing necrotic enteritis, including compelling mortality results from his trials. He also discusses immune system responses crucial for broiler health and outlines his next steps in research. Tune in on your favorite platform to discover insights into immune modulation and emerging innovations in poultry nutrition. Listen now!
"The antibiotic-treated group maintained a 7% mortality rate, while symbiotic-treated birds decreased from 35% to just 1% after a week."
Meet the guest: Bikas Raj Shah, a PhD student at The Ohio State University, holds a master’s in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia and a veterinary degree from Tribhuvan University. Shah also serves as Animal Sciences Delegate for Ohio State’s Council of Graduate Students and Graduate Student Representative for the Infectious Disease Institute - Trainee Association. He is a member of the Poultry Science Association.
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:16) Introduction
- (02:00) Synbiotics vs. antibiotics
- (03:29) Immune response
- (04:58) Mortality patterns in trials
- (09:17) Future research
- (12:36) Key takeaways
- (29:28) Closing thoughts
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