The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Vivian Vieira: Feedstuff Quality Control | Ep. 133

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Vivian Vieira from the University of Alberta discusses how ingredient quality directly affects poultry nutrition outcomes. The conversation focuses on the quality control of feedstuff ingredients, emphasizing grain hardness, processing effects, and nutrient utilization. Practical insights highlight how nutritionists can better interpret ingredient differences across regions. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Ingredient variability drivers
• Corn grain hardness
• Kernel structure effects
• Soybean meal processing
• Quality evaluation tools

Meet the guest:

Dr. Vivian Vieira is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta. She earned her MSc and PhD in Animal Science at the Federal University of Paraná, with a focus on poultry nutrition. Her research explores ingredient quality, processing effects, and nutritional variability in poultry diets. 

Learn more from Dr. Vivian Vieira on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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