The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Stacey Roberts: Commercial Layer Nutrition Strategies | Ep. 148
Apr 15, 2026In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stacey Roberts, Senior Director of Nutrition at Versova, explains how genetics influence layer nutrient requirements and feeding strategies. She highlights digestible amino acids, alternative ingredients, and how to apply research data in commercial systems. Dr. Roberts also discusses aligning nutrition with production goals and flock challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Genetics and nutrition link
- Digestible amino acids use
- Alternative ingredient strategies
- Applying research data
- Commercial feeding decisions
Meet the guest:
Dr. Stacey Roberts earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Iowa State University, focusing on animal nutrition and environmental science. As Senior Director of Nutrition at Versova, she leads feed formulation, research, and implementation strategies to improve bird performance and efficiency. Her work centers on practical poultry nutrition solutions for commercial systems.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
Learn more from Dr. Stacey Roberts on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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