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The Turkey Talk Show is a podcast for turkey farmers and industry professionals across the world looking to stay up-to-date with the turkey industry.

Episodes drop every other Tuesday at 6 AM CST.

12/09/2025

Happy one-year anniversary of The Turkey Talk Show! We reflect on the past year of this podcast and are grateful for our listeners, contributors, and sponsors, who have made this possible! In this episode, we honor the remarkable careers of Jan Johnson and Gayle Bertsch as they retire from Select Genetics after a combined 97 years in the turkey industry.

Thank you to Nicholas Genetics for sponsoring this special episode!

Listen Here: https://the-turkey-talk-show.simplecast.com/episodes/43

12/06/2025

Happy one-year anniversary of The Turkey Talk Show! We’re grateful for our listeners, guests, and industry partners who helped make this milestone possible. We're excited for another year of sharing industry news and expert knowledge with turkey farmers and industry professionals around the world!

🎙️ Tune in on Tuesday, December 9th, for a special episode celebrating our first anniversary!

12/02/2025

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11/25/2025

In this episode, economist Bernt Nelson from the American Farm Bureau Federation breaks down this year's AFBF Thanksgiving Dinner survey, discussing food cost trends, market dynamics, and the major factors influencing prices. Such as disease pressures, supply chain challenges, and retailer promotions. We also cover current disease challenges such as HPAI and aMPV, the importance of biosecurity, and how these pressures shape production trends and consumer demand.

Read more about AFBF Thanksgiving Dinner 2025 Survey Here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/cost-of-thanksgiving-dinner-declines

Thank you to for sponsoring this episode!

Listen to this latest episode here: https://the-turkey-talk-show.simplecast.com/episodes/42

11/24/2025

Catch this sneak peek of tomorrow’s episode featuring Bernt Nelson, Economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation ! We discuss AFBF 2025 Thanksgiving Dinner survey and the key factors affecting the current turkey markets and prices this holiday season.

11/11/2025

In this episode, Dr. Karen Vignale from Kemin Animal Nutrition discusses the causes and prevention of dermatitis in turkeys. She explains how Clostridial bacteria and leaky gut contribute to the disease and emphasizes the importance of building a strong microbiome foundation in birds early, proper biosecurity practices, and other ways you can treat dermatitis on your farm.

Thank you Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health - North America for sponsoring this episode!

Listen Here: https://the-turkey-talk-show.simplecast.com/episodes/41

10/28/2025

In this episode, Dr. Brian Payne from Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions joins The Turkey Talk Show to explain the growing role of compounding in turkey health. He breaks down how customized medications are helping veterinarians and producers find effective treatment options for turkeys when FDA-approved products aren’t available, and why communication between farmers, vets, and pharmaceutical companies is key to success.

Thank you to Veterinary Pharmaceutical Solutions for sponsoring this episode!

Listen Here🔗: https://the-turkey-talk-show.simplecast.com/episodes/40

10/27/2025

Introducing Dr. Brian Payne, a guest on episode forty of The Turkey Talk Show! Brian is an experienced veterinary practitioner, field researcher, broad-spectrum business developer, technical services manager, sales manager and matrix-organization leader. His passion to create sound data through science IN THE BARN to bring ROI+ solutions has made him a sought-after "trusted peer" amongst fellow veterinarians and his clients.

Through listening and understanding client and customer goals, Brian has been able to repeatedly identify health and production gaps, create value through product and service solutions and communicate throughout the pork and poultry value chains to ensure alignment, compliance and productivity for the sustainment of the producers and their veterinarians. Don’t miss this episode! Dr. Brian Payne joins us to talk all things compounding, what it is, how it works, and why it’s making a difference in the turkey industry. The episode will drop tomorrow at 6 AM CST!

10/17/2025

Go listen to episode 39 of The Turkey Talk Show now! In this episode of The Turkey Talk Show, we discuss the use of ionophores to prevent and manage coccidiosis in turkeys, with Dr. Steven Clark from Huvepharma and Dr. Terry Olson, a local turkey vet. They cover how these feed-administered ionophore anticoccidials work, proper dosing and timing, and the importance of monitoring flock health, water intake, and environmental conditions to prevent disease and maintain intestinal health.

Thank you to Huvepharma, for sponsoring this episode!

Listen Here 🔗: https://the-turkey-talk-show.simplecast.com/episodes/managing-coccidiosis-using-ionophores

10/02/2025

Time to meet our other host of The Turkey Talk Show, Gretta Irwin! Gretta is a long-time advocate for the turkey industry. She has extensive experience serving as a spokesperson for turkey farmers, representing their interests in policy, research, and other industry initiatives. She brings a deep knowledge of the industry and a passion for promoting the work of turkey farmers. On The Turkey Talk Show, Gretta shares valuable perspectives and highlights key issues and opportunities facing the industry. Her goal is to provide farmers with useful information, connect them to industry resources, and ensure they have the tools and support needed to thrive.

10/01/2025

Let's meet one of our hosts of The Turkey Talk Show! Sheila is a turkey farmer and dedicated advocate for the poultry industry. She brings hands-on experience and industry insight to The Turkey Talk Show Podcast. From on-farm practices to big-picture trends, she shares real-life stories, expert knowledge, and candid conversations with guests across agriculture. Her goal is to connect listeners with the people, practices, and passion behind turkey farming while offering practical takeaways and an authentic perspective from someone who lives it every day.

09/30/2025

Let's meet one of our special guests on Episode 38, Steven Clark, DVM! Dr. Steven Clark is the Veterinary Technical Services Manager – Poultry at Huvepharma, where he has served since 2020. He earned his B.S. in Poultry Science (1986) and DVM (1989) from North Carolina State University. With over 30 years of experience in the poultry industry, Dr. Clark specializes in turkey health, with a focus on coccidiosis control, antibiotic stewardship, and most recently emerging diseases such as Avian Metapneumovirus. He is widely recognized for his practical field expertise and industry leadership. Dr. Clark lives in the mountains of West Jefferson, North Carolina, with his wife of 39 years.

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