The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Lee Johnston: Hybrid Rye in Organic Pork | Ep. 135
Sep 05, 2024
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 potential to reduce feed costs while maintaining animal performance. Don't miss it—listen now on all major platforms.
What will you learn:
- Organic pig production challenges
- Hybrid rye benefits
- Organic certification criteria
- Feed cost reduction strategies
- Pig performance on hybrid rye
Meet the guest:
Dr. Lee Johnston, a professor of animal science at the University of Minnesota, brings over 35 years of expertise in swine nutrition and management. With a Ph.D. from Michigan State, an M.S. from Texas Tech, and a Bachelor's from Penn State, his research spans energy and protein nutrition of sows, feedstuff evaluation, and nutrition/environment interactions.
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