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Dr. Michael Lilburn: Zinc’s Role in Poultry Nutrition - Part 2 | Ep. 113

Dr. Michael Lilburn: Zinc’s Role in Poultry Nutrition - Part 2 | Ep. 113

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In this second part of the episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Lilburn from Ohio State University continues exploring the complexities of zinc nutrition in poultry. He explores transporters, immune function, microbiome interactions, and the limitations of current zinc research methodologies. Dr. Lilburn also discusses the effectiveness of organic vs. inorganic zinc sources. Listen now on all major platforms!


"The role of trace minerals on the microbiome may not show clear cause and effect, but could influence population uniformity."


Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Lilburn is an Emeritus Professor at Ohio State University and a past president and Fellow of the Poultry Science Association. His extensive work in skeletal metabolism and trace mineral nutrition has informed decades of poultry nutrition research.


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What you'll learn:

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (01:15) Introduction
  • (01:10) Zinc absorption pathways
  • (02:23) New technologies insights
  • (03:29) Zinc accumulation
  • (05:43) Microbiome interactions
  • (09:03) Organic x inorganic
  • (11:09) Closing thoughts


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