The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Benoit St-Pierre: Pig Gut Microbiome | Ep. 172

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Benoit St-Pierre from South Dakota State University explores the crucial role of the gut microbiome in livestock production. He discusses how microbial communities influence animal health and productivity, highlighting the differences between species and the challenges of understanding microbial genomics. Listen for insights into maintaining a healthy microbiome and avoiding dysbiosis in swine. Tune in now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Microbiome health dynamics
• Gut microbiome misconceptions
• Dysbiosis and disease
• Cross-species microbiome differences

Meet the guest:

Dr. Benoit St-Pierre is an Associate Professor at South Dakota State University specializing in gut microbiology of food animals. With over 14 years of research in microbiomes across swine, ruminants, and aquatic species, he has authored 34 peer-reviewed articles.
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