The Poultry Nutrition Podcast Show - Dr. Juan Espino: Amino Acid Balance for Layers | Ep. 145 - Part 2

In this part two episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan Espino, an animal nutritionist in Guatemala, continues the conversation, now discussing amino acid density and arginine strategies to support extended lay. He explains how optimizing arginine-to-lysine ratios can improve flock uniformity, egg persistence, immune response, and shell quality through antioxidant nutrition. Learn practical approaches to maintain layer performance and metabolic balance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Amino acid density
• Arginine lysine ratio
• Layer uniformity management
• Immune system regulation
• Antioxidant nutrition strategy

Meet the guest:

Dr. Juan Espino earned his veterinary degree and a Master’s in Animal Production and Nutrition from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. He specializes in monogastric nutrition and serves as Nutrition Manager and New Projects Manager at Cia Agroindustrial Espiga S.A. His work focuses on nutrient optimization, amino acid balance, and practical strategies to improve poultry production efficiency. 

Listen to Dr. Juan Espino on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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