The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Birger Svihus: Particle Size Preference | Ep. 110

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Birger Svihus from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences breaks down how particle size affects broiler feeding behavior. He shares insights into how birds select feed particles, their preferences for fines, and the implications for feed formulation. Find out how a closer look at pecking patterns could change the way we think about poultry nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Particle size impact
• Feeding behavior science
• Beak capacity limits
• Pellet disintegration benefits
• Preference for feed fines

Meet the guest:

Dr. Birger Svihus earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from the Agricultural University of Norway, where he currently serves as a professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. His work focuses on cereal fiber, starch, feed structure, and digestive function in poultry. He’s published extensively and leads nutrition research across Europe.

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