The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Catherine Logue: Emerging Poultry Pathogens | Ep. 2
Sep 30, 2026In this episode of The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Catherine Logue, Professor of Population Health at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses two important poultry pathogens: Campylobacter hepaticus and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli. She covers potential environmental factors associated with Spotty Liver Disease, findings from alternative control strategies, and ongoing research into vaccines, genomic surveillance, and broader targets for improving poultry disease management. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Spotty Liver Disease emergence
- Environmental exposure pathways
- Campylobacter hepaticus persistence
- Emerging E. coli strains
- Feed-based interventions
Meet the guest:
Dr. Catherine Logue is a Professor of Population Health at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Previously, Dr. Logue held faculty positions in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University and at North Dakota State University. Academic training includes a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Ulster University, a B.Sc. in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, and a graduate diploma in Food Science and Technology from the Institute of Food Science and Technology in the United Kingdom. Hear Dr. Catherine Logue on The Poultry Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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