In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Roman Moreno from Seaboard Foods shares valuable insights on the importance of energy intake in swine diets. He highlights the connection between feed intake and energy levels across various production stages, offering practical advice...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lee Johnston, a professor of animal science at the University of Minnesota, explores the challenges and opportunities in organic pork production. He shares his research on integrating hybrid rye into organic pig diets, highlighting its...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Guelph, explores the application of in vitro digestion models in swine nutrition research. She discusses the advantages of these models in improving the accuracy of...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe, an assistant professor at Florida A&M University, discusses the importance of dietary fiber utilization in swine nutrition. Dr. Aderibigbe highlights the role of fiber in modulating gut health, optimizing...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores the effects of high-dose probiotics on nursery pigs. Dr. Jang discusses his research on the optimal levels of Bacillus subtilis, emphasizing the balance between efficacy and cost...
During summer months, pig producers often face a decline in carcass weight due to the adverse impact of heat stress on pigs and the replacement of soybean meal with intake-reducing ingredients. This situation presents a significant financial hurdle for producers, especially as it usually...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Katlyn McClellan, a PhD student at South Dakota State University, discusses sow anemia. McClellan explains how hemoglobin levels can serve as a biomarker for identifying at-risk sows before farrowing and explores the implications of...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Béatrice Sauvé discusses the impact of mycotoxins on swine health and nutrition. Dr. Sauvé explains her research on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs affected by deoxynivalenol (DON), highlighting its...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Larissa Becker, a PhD student at Kansas State University, shares insights from her extensive research on calcium and phosphorus requirements in gestating and lactating sows. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on optimizing mineral...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Fernanda dos Santos, a master's student at the University of São Paulo, shares insights from her research on creep feeding and its impact on piglet performance and profitability in the nursery phase. Tune in to get the best...
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dalton Humphrey, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, discusses the critical role of arginine in nursery pig diets. Dalton explains the findings of his recent research on amino acids and its implications for swine nutritionists....
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Payton Dahmer from Kansas State University explores the essential strategies for recruiting and educating future leaders in the swine industry. He discusses the importance of industry connections, internships, and practical experiences...