In this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, marking International Women’s Day, Dr. Sunoh Che, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, explains how rapid broiler growth affects muscle health and breast myopathies. She discusses woody breast, white striping, and spaghetti meat, highlighting shared physiological mechanisms and the role of nutrition, genetics, and management. Dr. Che also explores how epidemiology and data modeling support practical decisions in commercial systems. Learn how science can guide healthier, more efficient poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Addressing breast muscle myopathies requires systemic solutions rather than adjusting a single nutrient or management practice.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Sunoh Che is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland and a board-certified veterinary epidemiologist. Her work focuses on poultry management, breast myopathies, biosecurity, and applied epidemiology to improve flock health and production efficiency.

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