Jan 08 2025 15 mins
In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Wilmer Pacheco, from Auburn University, shares his insights on enzyme stability, energy utilization, and feed quality in poultry nutrition. He highlights the role of comprehensive multicarbohydrase enzymes, including alpha-galactosidase, in breaking down complex carbohydrates from soybean meal. This process not only boosts amino acid digestibility by increasing peptide accessibility but also leads to overall improvements in digestion, and benefits extend to better foot pad dermatitis in commercial operations. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!
"Our previous trials show a 2–3 point improvement in feed conversion and around 3% enhancement in amino acid digestibility with alpha-galactosidase enzymes."
Meet the guest: Dr. Wilmer Pacheco holds a B.S. in Food Science and Agroindustry from Pan-American Agricultural School - Zamorano, Honduras, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Poultry Science and Physiology and Nutrition from NC State University. As an Extension Specialist & Associate Professor at Auburn University, Dr. Pacheco focuses on feed mill management, feed safety, and poultry nutrition.
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:20) Introduction
- (03:53) Enzyme in feed mills
- (06:39) Energy & nutrient utilization
- (08:27) Alpha galactosides
- (12:09) Other enzyme responses
- (13:35) Nutrient digestibility
- (15:05) Closing thoughts
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