AB Vista will host a fiber symposium at the 2025 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, uniting experts to explore how a deeper understanding of fiber’s role in gut health, nutrient absorption, and animal performance is reshaping poultry feed formulation strategies.
AB Vista will bring together industry experts to explore the evolving role of fiber in monogastric nutrition and exchange knowledge, in a fiber symposium at the Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting 2025, which will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, from July 14–17. The company will host the “A new focus on fiber in poultry: Is it a nutrient or antinutrient?” event on July 16 from 1:15 to 5:30 pm EST.
The symposium will explore how a deeper understanding of fiber’s role in gut health, nutrient absorption, and animal performance is reshaping poultry feed formulation strategies.
By translating swine nutrition learnings into practical strategies for poultry, and uncovering gut microbiome dynamics, attendees will gain valuable insights into ingredient evaluation and diet optimisation, AB Vista states. The symposium also offers an opportunity to connect with researchers driving innovation in monogastric nutrition.
According to the announcement, industry academics and AB Vista experts will deliver the following presentations at the symposium with the moderation of Dr. Tara York, NAM Technical Director.
- Caitlin Evans, Technical Support Services Manager at AB Vista, ‘Maximising the benefits of fiber in poultry nutrition: insights and ingredient evaluation’: Evaluating functional fiber sources and their measurable impact on poultry performance.
- Amy Petry, Assistant Professor of Monogastric Nutrition at University of Missouri, ‘From pigs to poultry: the evolution of fiber in monogastric nutrition’: Providing a comparative overview of fiber’s journey in monogastric research and its growing relevance in poultry.
- Tim Johnson, Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences at University of Minnesota, ‘Fiber and the microbiome: what’s all the hype?’: An exploration of how fiber shapes the poultry gut microbiome and its implications for health and efficiency.
- Michael Kogut, Lead Scientist, Research Microbiologist at USDA, ‘Intestinal integrity and key biomarkers for performance’: Unveiling the biological indicators that link fiber intake to enhanced gut function and bird resilience.
- Carrie Walk, Head of R&D at AB Vista, ‘Fiber and performance: connecting the dots for optimal results’: Presenting a synthesis of the research, linking dietary fiber strategies to practical performance outcomes.
“This symposium reflects AB Vista’s commitment to driving forward practical innovation in fiber nutrition,” says Tara York. “By sharing the latest science and fostering open discussion, we aim to support the industry in making more informed, performance-driven decisions.”
Regarding the event, AB Vista has stated: “AB Vista is pleased to continue its long-standing support of the PSA Annual Meeting and looks forward to connecting with nutritionists, researchers, and industry partners at both the event and its symposium. Journalists and editors are welcome to attend the symposium and schedule one-on-one interviews with AB Vista’s speakers.”
