In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Taina Lopes, a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University, who explores how nutrition can influence immune responses to Newcastle disease in poultry. She breaks down the impact of viral shedding, immunization challenges, and the role of nutrients like vitamin D and zinc in immune support. Learn how immunity and nutrition intersect in poultry health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Nutritional needs of the immune system differ from those for production and growth in poultry."

Meet the guest: Dr. Taina Lopes earned her PhD in Animal Science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, focusing on poultry health, nutrition, and applied bioinformatics. She is currently a researcher at Auburn University, studying immune responses and disease challenges in poultry systems. Her work connects nutrition and health to improve flock performance.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:12) Introduction
• (02:22) Newcastle disease basics
• (06:20) Immunity gaps
• (08:47) Future vaccine on immunization
• (10:32) Immune system nutrition
• (14:07) Microminerals and immunity
• (17:04) Closing thoughts

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