The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Joshua Selsby: Heat Stress & Meat Quality | Ep. 117

the swine health blackbelt Aug 07, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joshua Selsby, a professor of animal science at Iowa State University, explains the detrimental effects of heat stress on skeletal muscle, metabolic functions, and overall swine production efficiency. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the latest research and practical approaches to mitigate heat stress impacts. 

What will you learn:
 

  • Heat stress effects
  • Muscle damage insights
  • Metabolic disruptions
  • Meat quality impact
  • Research directions


Meet the guest:

Dr. Joshua Selsby is a professor of animal science at Iowa State University, specializing in skeletal muscle biology and heat stress impacts on swine. His research focuses on understanding muscle damage, metabolic changes, and improving pig production efficiency. Dr. Selsby holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science and has contributed significantly to swine health.

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