Margaret Ross: Backyard Poultry Boom | Ep. 134

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Margaret Ross from North Carolina Cooperative Extension talks about her path into poultry science and her experience working with both commercial and backyard poultry farms. She shares insights on biosecurity, nutrient management planning, and sustainable poultry production. Join us as she offers practical tips for overcoming challenges and making the most of opportunities in poultry farming. Catch the full episode on all major platforms! "Urban poultry farming is gaining popularity, and questions about housing, regulations, and biosecurity often arise for aspiring backyard chicken keepers." Meet the guest: Margaret Ross https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-ross-460416102/ , M.S. in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University, is the Eastern Area Specialized Poultry Agent for NC State Extension. With over nine years of experience, she supports commercial and backyard poultry growers in improving biosecurity, sustainability, and profitability. Margaret's work translates research into practical strategies, ensuring efficiency and innovation in poultry farming. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:42) Introduction (07:12) Biosecurity measures (13:04) Nutrient management (17:50) Backyard flock (21:31) Avian influenza (22:61) Extension impact (25:26) Final Questions The Poultry Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - dsm-firmenich (https://www.dsm.com/anh/en_NA/species/poultry.html) - Probiotech (https://www.probiotech.com/en) - bioMérieux (https://go.biomerieux.com/podcast-poultry) - Adisseo (http://www.adisseo.com/) - PSA (http://poultryscience.org/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - Berg + Schmidt (https://animalnutrition.berg-schmidt.com/) - AB Vista (http://www.abvista.com/) - Boehringer Ingelheim (http://poultryhealthusa.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poultrypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/86311919/ #podcast #farm #livestock #poultryfarming #poultry #chicken #agriculture #farming