The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos: US Sorghum in Broiler Diets | Ep. 104

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos from Clemson University explores the potential of sorghum as a viable alternative to corn in poultry diets. She explains the nutritional benefits, performance implications, and the importance of selecting low-tannin cultivars. Learn how proper formulation can support ingredients replacement without compromising broiler performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Sorghum nutritional value
• Corn replacement potential
• Tannin-free sorghum benefits
• Inclusion levels in diets
• Gut health opportunities

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mireille Arguelles-Ramos earned her B.S. and M.S. in Animal Industry from the University of Puerto Rico and her Ph.D. in Animal and Poultry Science and Physiology from North Carolina State University. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University, bringing over 14 years of expertise in poultry feed formulation.
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Click here to read the full research articles:

Comparative efficacy of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties for the control of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens

Effects of sorghum-based diets with phytase superdosing on broiler performance

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