The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Juan Espino: Nutrition for 100 Week Layers | Ep. 143 - Part 1

In this part one episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan Espino, an animal nutritionist in Guatemala, discusses nutritional strategies for extended lay cycles up to 100 weeks. He explains phase feeding, calcium management, body weight control, amino acid balance, and antioxidant support to sustain shell quality and persistency. Learn practical approaches to improve long-term layer performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Pre lay calcium strategy
• Extended lay challenges
• Body weight control
• Arginine lysine balance
• 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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