The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Lukas Bauer: Probiotic Spore in Poultry Feed | Ep. 193
May 12, 2026In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lukas Bauer, Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, explains what defines a successful modern probiotic in poultry nutrition. He discusses spore forming probiotics, spore outgrowth, consistency across diets, and links between laboratory results and field performance. Dr. Bauer also explores disease inhibition, gut health, and practical evaluation criteria for probiotic selection. Get actionable insights to improve poultry health and production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Probiotic spore outgrowth
- Gut colonization dynamics
- Diet consistency effects
- Disease inhibition strategies
- Probiotic evaluation criteria
Meet the guest:
Dr. Lukas Bauer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Sciences from the Technical University of Munich and completed his PhD at the University of Bonn, focusing on novel feed additives. He currently serves as Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, working on science backed nutrition solutions for poultry production.
Learn from Dr. Lukas Bauer on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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