Texas A&M student’s turkey gut model may transform Thanksgiving cooking

Brief By Newswise / 12:33 AM on 14 Nov 2025

A Texas A&M University student has developed a groundbreaking “turkey gut model” that mimics how turkeys digest food. The research could lead to healthier, better-fed birds and improved food safety during Thanksgiving season. By studying how bacteria and nutrients interact inside the turkey’s digestive system, the model aims to reduce contamination risks and enhance poultry farming practices.