The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Chris Rude: Formulating Diets Across Egg Marketing Categories | Ep. 128
Nov 26, 2025In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Rude, Poultry Nutritionist at Pete and Gerry’s Organics, explains how he formulates diets for different egg marketing categories. He explains how nutrition, bird management, and product specifications work together to achieve consistent egg quality and consistency. Listen now on all major platforms!
What you'll learn:
- Specialty egg
- Yolk color management
- Shell color insights
- Ingredient selection
- Health issues outdoors
Meet the guest:
Dr. Chris Rude earned his Ph.D. in Poultry Nutrition from Kansas State University and brings extensive experience in the industry. Currently Poultry Nutritionist at Pete and Gerry’s Organics, he focuses on formulating efficient and compliant diets for free-range and pasture-based layer systems.
Learn from Dr. Rude’s expertise in specialty egg production on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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