The microbiome is an incredibly complex system that sits at the center of animal digestion, playing a vital role in breaking down and absorbing key nutrients in the diet. It also has a huge impact on animal health and productivity and, therefore, the health of monogastric livestock operations. Tune in to our upcoming webinar, featuring poultry experts Dr. Steve Lerner and Dr. Eric Sobotik, from Chr. Hansen for more on the microbiome and your business.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- How the microbiome can help ensure the health and productivity of your flocks.
- How probiotics can be employed to help boost productivity.
- How diet and environmental factors can impact poultry microbiome composition.
- Latest discoveries on probiotics and their effects on animal well-being.
- How to easily monitor the microbiome of your flock.
This webinar is sponsored by Chr. Hansen and presented by Poultry Industry and Feed Strategy.
Speaker Info:
Dr. Eric B. Sobotik is a Technical Services Manager for the Animal and Plant Health & Nutrition division of Chr. Hansen. Eric received his Ph.D. in Poultry Science, with an emphasis on Poultry Nutrition, from the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M University.
Dr. Steve Lerner is the Senior Scientific and Business Advisor for the Animal and Plant Health and Nutrition division of Chr. Hansen. Steve has a Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology from West Virginia University and a post-doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Genetics from the University of Southern California. He holds an M.S. in Biology/Embryology from West Virginia University and a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maryland.