Dr. Morgan Thayer: Phytogenics for Broiler Efficiency

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Morgan Thayer, Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva, explains how phytogenic feed additives can support broiler performance. Dr. Thayer discusses bioactive plant compounds, gut health, nutrient utilization, feed conversion, and research findings that connect nutritional strategies to production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

“What makes this phytogenic solution really unique is that the innovation and research team looked for plants with bioactive compounds that targeted receptors within the bird to elicit an anti-inflammatory response.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Morgan Thayer is the Monogastric Additive Technical Support at Land O’Lakes on behalf of Fortiva. Morgan earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Purdue University, a master’s degree in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, and a Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Purdue University. Listen to Dr. Morgan Thayer on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:

(00:00) Highlight

(00:44) Introduction

(02:57) Phytogenic solutions

(04:33) Inflammation support

(06:07) Performance outcomes

(07:33) Feed conversion