Welcome to PODCASTby LOHMANN – where science meets practice, and performance starts long beforethe first egg is laid.

Today’sepisode dives into one of the most underestimated phases in poultry production:rearing. What really happens in those first weeks of life? And how doearly decisions shape the health, resilience, and performance of a flock forits entire lifecycle?

To explorethis, we’re joined by Mark Allen, Global Technical Manager – Flock Managementat LOHMANN BREEDERS.

With years ofhands-on global experience, Mark brings a fresh and practical perspective toflock management. In this episode, he challenges us to rethink rearing – not asa preparatory phase, but as a critical window where we “imprint” the immunesystem.

We’ll talk about:

• Why the first six weeks define long-term performance
• How feed becomes a training tool, not just nutrition
• The hidden role of gizzard and crop development in immune resilience
• And why successful producers start thinking more like trainers than caretakers

If you’reaiming for better persistency, stronger flocks, and smarter managementdecisions—this conversation is for you.

🎧 Let’s get started.