
Dr. Lukas Bauer discusses the role of probiotic spores in poultry nutrition and their impact on health and production efficiency.
In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Lukas Bauer, Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, explains what defines a successful modern probiotic in poultry nutrition. He discusses spore forming probiotics, spore outgrowth, consistency across diets, and links between laboratory results and field performance. Dr. Bauer also explores disease inhibition, gut health, and practical evaluation criteria for probiotic selection. Get actionable insights to improve poultry health and production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! “Spore forming probiotics can resist pelleting and acidic conditions, while vegetative bacteria often struggle under these challenges.” Meet the guest: Dr. Lukas Bauer https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-bauer-b7623563/ earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Sciences from the Technical University of Munich and completed his PhD at the University of Bonn, focusing on novel feed additives. He currently serves as Global Portfolio Development Manager at Evonik, working on science backed nutrition solutions for poultry production. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love…
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