In this episode of America’s Nest Egg, Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian with expertise in dairy and avian health, unpacks the latest developments in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). She shares firsthand insights on the rapid spread of the virus, its impact on dairy cattle and poultry, and the critical role of data in understanding and managing outbreaks. We discuss vaccination as a potential tool, the challenges posed by trade restrictions, and the urgent need for better monitoring and policy shifts. With escalating losses and new transmission dynamics, how should the industry—and regulators—respond? Tune in for a data-driven perspective on the future of HPAI management.

In this episode, host Arjun wraps up Season 1 of America's Nest Egg with Bart Schulman, Chief Revenue Officer at Ancera.

They reflect on the insights gathered over the year on food production, safety, and food defense. Bart shares his background in risk mitigation and logistics, and discusses Ancera's role in predicting and managing risks in poultry operations. Bart emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, data precision, and collaboration in enhancing food safety and operational efficiency.

They cover topics such as compliance with Salmonella regulations, downtime management, product efficacy, and supply chain dynamics. Highlights include expert opinions from Roger Beers, Brian Ronholm, Cameron Whitehead, and Don Ritter on food safety, NAE policy, and supply chain resilience.

Bart emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, data precision, and collaboration in enhancing food safety and operational efficiency.

Timestamps:

(00:30) Meet Bart Shulman: Career and Insights

(07:23) Wingin' It Interlude #1: Chicken or Egg?

(07:35) Food Defense and Military Insights with Roger Beers

(12:40) Continuous Monitoring and Risk Management with Brian Ronholm

(18:00) Wingin' It Interlude #2: One food for the rest of your life?

(18:22) Economic Dynamics in Hen Production with Cameron Whitehead

(25:38) No Antibiotics Ever: Challenges and Insights with Don Ritter

(31:40) Wingin' It Interlude #3: Food Misinformation

(33:41) Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Today's episode is brought to you by Ancera, the company that gives poultry companies a birds eye view into their operations. Find out how Ancera is replacing opinions with objectivity at www.ancera.com.
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In this episode, Arjun interviews John Dunham, president of John Dunham and Associates and former senior US economist under Philip Morris.
John discusses the complexities and impacts of regulations on the food supply chain, from historical regulations to modern challenges. He shares his experiences and insights into issues such as the Jones Act, inflation, tariffs, and the role of government in food industry innovation. The episode also touches on consumer-facing regulations, the importance of productivity and infrastructure, and evaluating the cost-benefit of rules. John's expertise provides a deep dive into the economic factors that shape the food supply chain.

Timestamps:

03:25 John's History Working as an Economist

05:06 A History of Food Regulation in the US

07:46 What's The Cost of Regulation?

10:47 Reassessing Regulations

11:36 Spittoons in Buffalo, NY

14:22 The Future of Infrastructure

15:54 The Jones Act

17:42 The Current Climate of Consumer-Facing Regulations

21:01 What Do Consumers Benefit From Labels?

23:11 CFAT and Traceability in the FDA

26:25 Internationality of Food Commerce

31:17 What Can We Do About Inflation?

36:04 "The Onshoring of our Chips"

41:08 Why Don't Price Controls Work?

44:15 Innovation in Food Production as a Solution

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Today's episode is brought to you by Ancera, the company that gives poultry companies a birds eye view into their operations. Find out how Ancera is replacing opinions with objectivity at www.ancera.com.

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