The Fowl Frontier: Poultry Science Unplucked

A look into 3rd party welfare and compliance audits

If you listened to this episode or any of the others please fill out this short survey and share your opinions!   https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa [https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa] What does a third-party animal welfare audit actually involve, and why does it matter? In this episode, I'm joined by Andrea Mendoza from Humane Farm Animal Care to discuss the role of third-party welfare and compliance audits in today's animal agriculture industry. Andrea shares her expertise on how these audits are conducted, what auditors look for, and how they help producers demonstrate their commitment to high animal care standards. Whether you're a producer, veterinarian, industry professional, or simply interested in animal welfare, this conversation offers valuable insight into the importance of independent verification, continuous improvement, and building consumer trust through credible certification programs. Tune in for an informative discussion that helps demystify the audit process and highlights the impact of welfare standards across the food production system.

How vocalizations can help understand duck behavior and improve performance

Dr. Greg Fraley knows a thing or two about ducks and behavior, and he shared some insights on how farmers and producers can use vocalizations to help with modern poultry production, from stress, to production to identifying diseases or other problems.   Also, if you listened to this episode or any of the others please fill out this short survey share your opinions!   https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa [https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa]

Lights for Commercial Poultry

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Feeding behavior of 0 to 7 day old broiler chicks: what matters most; location within the barn, structure or feeder type?

If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts.  https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa  New research at the University of Arkansas reveals insights into early chick feeding behavior, including location, structure and feeder type preferences of broiler chicks from 0 to 7 days of age.  Emily has successfully defended her master's thesis and is working diligently on preparing her manuscripts for publication, but before she leaves for the outside world, she sat down with me to go over her findings.

Litter Management with Dr. Scott McKenzie

If you listened to this episode please help us out and take a short 3 question survey to let us know your thoughts.  https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nMAw6d6RE9vbYa  On this episode Dr. Scott McKenzie joins me and we discuss all things poultry litter management, with a fairly significant focus on ammonia control and pathogen reduction.