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The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Maarten De Gussem: Poultry Cleaning ROI | Ep. 175

the poultry podcast show Jan 06, 2026

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Maarten De Gussem, global poultry consultant at Vetworks and academic adviser at Ghent University, explains the real economic value of cleaning and disinfection programs in low-challenge broiler environments. He shares field-trial data, performance outcomes, and why education is essential for consistent results. Get clear insights on ROI, flock performance, and protocol design. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

  • ROI of disinfection
  • Low challenge definition
  • Trial design insights
  • Education impact
  • Performance outcomes

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Maarten De Gussem is a global poultry consultant and founder of Vetworks, where he leads initiatives in poultry health, biosecurity, and performance optimization. With expertise in coccidiosis, bacterial enteritis, respiratory diseases, and production efficiency, he also serves as an academic adviser at Ghent University and contributes to committees focused on poultry intestinal health and Mycoplasma. 

 

Learn more on The Poultry Podcast Show featuring Dr. Maarten De Gussem, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


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