The Poultry Podcast Show - Dr. Douglas Rhoads: Enterococcus cecorum Sepsis in Young Broilers | Ep. 218

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Douglas Rhoads from the University of Arkansas explains how Enterococcus cecorum contributes to sepsis and bacterial disease in broilers. He examines genomic changes, early chick susceptibility, pathogen transmission, probiotics, sanitation, and vaccine development. Practical prevention starts with understanding how pathogens reach young flocks and persist in poultry environments.

Click here to read the full research articles:

• Molecular Genomic Analyses of Enterococcus cecorum from Sepsis Outbreaks in Broilers
• Differentiating commensal and disease-associated Enterococcus cecorum isolates in poultry using protein sequences

What you'll learn:  

• Enterococcus cecorum sepsis
• Genomic pathogen detection
• Early chick susceptibility
• Sepsis prevention strategies
• Breeder flock interventions

Meet the guest:

Dr. Douglas Rhoads is a University Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas and is affiliated with the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. With a Ph.D. in Genetics from Kansas State University, his research includes poultry bacterial diseases, genomics, and molecular biology. His work has resulted in more than 79 journal articles and extensive industry research. Hear Dr. Rhoads on The Poultry Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

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