The pet food industry, ever-evolving, places growing emphasis on palatability science. This key element in pet food formulation critically influences pets' food appeal and their health and well-being. By ensuring palatable diets, the industry fosters adequate nutrient intake and strengthens the...
Understanding feed conversion ratios and dietary protein's role is pivotal in swine nutrition, impacting farm profitability and sustainability. In this episode Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen discusses his research on these aspects, emphasizing dietary protein's effects on feed efficiency. Utilizing...
This episode delves into the dynamic field of swine nutrition, vital for the industry's sustainability and efficiency. Our very special guest (as well as co-host of our podcast!), Dr. Dan Columbus from the Prairie Swine Center, shares his extensive knowledge and research experience, focusing on...
In this episode, I continued the discussion with Dr. Lautaro Cangiano, professor at the University of Wisconsin, about the use of probiotics in dairy calves. Here, Dr. Cangiano sheds light on the mechanics of feeding probiotics to young calves, explaining the differences between product types and...
In this episode, I welcomed Dr. Fernando Sampedro, a renowned food safety and risk analysis expert from the University of Minnesota. Our conversation focused on the critical issues at the forefront of feed safety, including strategies to inactivate viruses like African Swine Fever and the impact...
The pet food industry is a dynamic field where innovation is not just welcomed but required to meet the growing standards of pet nutrition and safety. Among the various technologies that have significantly impacted, High-Pressure Processing (HPP) stands out as a revolutionary method that is...
Neste episódio, recebi Vitor Hugo Brandalise, um grande expert da nossa indústria, para abordar sua visão integrada de sustentabilidade na agricultura e avicultura. Vitor elucida o conceito da sustentabilidade no agronegócio, discutindo sua importância e como ela...
In the ever-evolving world of poultry nutrition, understanding the intricacies of dietary energy and enzyme utilization in laying hens is crucial for enhancing production. In this episode, our special guest, Dr. Mike Persia from Virginia Tech, shares his extensive knowledge and research findings...
Join us in this episode where we had a great conversation with Dr. Keith Belk from Colorado State University. We explored the industry's evolution and the adoption of beef quality assurance initiatives. Dr. Belk delves into the National Beef Quality Audit and emphasizes process control's critical...
The evolving nature of PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) poses ongoing challenges in swine health management. Accurately predicting new PRRS variants is key to effective disease control, guiding vaccine development and biosecurity protocols. In this episode, Nakarin...
In the dairy industry, reproductive efficiency is vital for milk production, herd health, and profitability. Proper reproduction management ensures steady milk flow and optimal herd genetics. This episode features Dr. Paul Fricke discussing advanced strategies in dairy cattle reproduction. He...
Today, I received Dr. Philip Stayer, an independent consultant with over 30 years of experience in the poultry industry, to share his insights on different topics including the core matters of chicken welfare, efficiency trade-offs in the industry, the impacts of responsible antibiotic usage,...
