Unplucked -– Stripped-down, honest discussions about poultry science.
No fluff. No filter. Just real, transparent, and topical conversations about the science, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the poultry industry. Unplucked goes beyond the headlines and industry jargon to deliver candid discussions with the experts, researchers, and professionals who know poultry best.
Whether it’s debunking myths, tackling tough questions, or exploring the latest innovations, Unplucked brings you the raw, unvarnished truth about poultry science—because the best insights come when we strip things down to what really matters.
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Unplucked -– Stripped-down, honest discussions about poultry science.
No fluff. No filter. Just real, transparent, and topical conversations about the science, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the poultry industry. Unplucked goes beyond the headlines and industry jargon to deliver candid discussions with the experts, researchers, and professionals who know poultry best.
Whether it’s debunking myths, tackling tough questions, or exploring the latest innovations, Unplucked brings you the raw, unvarnished truth about poultry science—because the best insights come when we strip things down to what really matters.
In this episode of Unplucked, host Andy Vance talks with Dr. Rocio Crespo of North Carolina State University about what it really means to manage poultry health through a One Health lens. Dr. Crespo explains why many flock problems that appear to be infectious diseases often begin with nutrition and metabolism, and how delayed diagnosis keeps veterinarians chasing symptoms rather than causes. The conversation reframes production data as only part of the picture and makes a case for measuring what is happening inside the bird, from ionized calcium and mineral balance to early markers that flag risk before performance drops.
They explore the promise of precision livestock management and noninvasive monitoring that meets barns where they are. Dr. Crespo shares practical research on tools that can work at flock scale, including environmental gas sensing, sound analysis to detect changes in vocal behavior, and overhead camera systems that quantify eating, drinking, and movement without handling birds. She also walks through a realistic path to adoption, starting with randomized sampling and pilot measurements, then building toward smarter routines that fit labor, budgets, and equipment already on the farm.
If you want a grounded roadmap for moving from flock health to true animal health, this episode connects early diagnostics, precision monitoring, and economic biosecurity into a single, workable approach for modern poultry systems.
CREDITS
Host - Andy VanceProducer - Lyndsey JohnsonAudio Editor & Engineer - Michael Lunt
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The information provided in this episode of Unplucked is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. While we discuss scientific research, public health, and industry practices, this podcast does not substitute for advice from qualified industry and scientific professionals. The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official opinions of The Poultry Science Association, their respective affiliates, or employees.
Unplucked
Unplucked -– Stripped-down, honest discussions about poultry science.
No fluff. No filter. Just real, transparent, and topical conversations about the science, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the poultry industry. Unplucked goes beyond the headlines and industry jargon to deliver candid discussions with the experts, researchers, and professionals who know poultry best.
Whether it’s debunking myths, tackling tough questions, or exploring the latest innovations, Unplucked brings you the raw, unvarnished truth about poultry science—because the best insights come when we strip things down to what really matters.
