Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck: Arginine Silicate Inositol in Late Phase Laying Hens | Ep. 169

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck, Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University, discusses arginine silicate inositol supplementation in late-phase laying hens. She explains how different inclusion levels influenced eggshell quality and bone density, why improved calcium retention may be involved, and how producers can begin evaluating the supplement according to flock needs and cost-benefit goals. Listen now on all major platforms!

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"Arginine silicate inositol supplementation can support eggshell quality and bone density, with effective inclusion levels depending on the specific production objective."

Meet the guest: Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck is an Associate Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Immunology at Iowa State University. Her research spans nutritional immunology, gastrointestinal physiology, microbiome and host interactions, feed additive manipulation of digestion, poultry welfare, meat quality, woody breast, and applied monogastric nutrition. She also studies nutrition and immunology strategies that support poultry performance, welfare, and sustainability. Listen to Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (01:49) Understanding ASI
• (03:06) Late-phase challenges
• (03:56) Layer study design
• (05:54) Reccomendations
• (06:45) Calcium retention
• (09:53) Closing thoughts

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