The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Iqra Nazir: Bacteriophages For Poultry Health | Ep. 162

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Iqra Nazir, PhD candidate at Purdue University, explains how bacteriophage technology could help reduce antimicrobial resistance in poultry while supporting gut health and bird performance. She discusses targeted pathogen control, microbiome preservation, immune response, and practical delivery strategies for commercial production. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:  

• Antimicrobial resistance
• Bacteriophage applications
• Gut microbiome
• Growth performance
• Future poultry strategies

Meet the guest:

Iqra Nazir is a PhD candidate in Animal Sciences at Purdue University studying bacteriophage-based alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production. Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, gut microbiome interactions, immune responses, and practical implementation of bacteriophage technologies for commercial poultry systems. Listen to The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast with Iqra Nazir, available on all major platforms. 

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