The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Natalie Diether: Managing the Weaning Transition | Ep. 184

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Natalie Diether from Dalhousie University discusses the complex gut microbiome shifts in pigs during weaning. She explains how stress, diet, and microbial function interact, and what producers should know when selecting feed additives. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Microbial shifts post-weaning
• Functional additives selection
• Gut barrier disruption
• Nutrient availability effects

Meet the guest:

Dr. Natalie Diether is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, specializing in gut microbiome research. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Sciences from the University of Alberta, where she used multi-omics tools to study the interaction between diet, gut microbes, and host metabolism. Her work focuses on nutritional strategies that improve pig health during vulnerable periods like weaning.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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