The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Adnan Alrubaye: Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis In Broilers | Ep. 6

In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Adnan Alrubaye from the University of Arkansas explains Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) in broilers. He discusses why BCO is a major poultry welfare issue, how bacteria may enter through aerosol, gut, or skin pathways, why heavier birds can be more vulnerable to bone damage, and how vaccine research could support future lameness control. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• BCO lameness and welfare impact
• Bacterial transmission pathways
• Risk factors in heavier broilers
• In ovo vaccine development

Meet the guest:

Dr. Adnan Alrubaye is an Assistant Professor of Poultry Microbiology at the University of Arkansas and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Cell and Molecular Biology. His work focuses on poultry microbiology, including Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) lameness, bacterial translocation, gut health, feed additives, and vaccine development. He earned his Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Arkansas. Hear Dr. Adnan Alrubaye on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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