The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Alastair Thomas: Dysbiosis, Performance and Immunity | Ep. 106

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Alastair Thomas, Global Head Poultry Nutrition & Health at Anitox, shares expert insight on early-life bird health, pathogen behavior, and microbiome management. He explains why understanding microbial balance is essential in optimizing bird performance, especially during the critical first week. Learn practical ways to prevent opportunistic bacterial growth and manage feed strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Managing early microbiomes
• Role of opportunistic pathogens
• Feed and gut health link
• Biosecurity and early stress

Meet the guest:

Dr. Alastair Thomas holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Bath and currently serves as the Global Head Poultry Nutrition & Health at Anitox. With over 15 years of experience, he leads a team of experts to deliver science-based solutions in animal health for pathogen control and poultry performance.
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