The Swine It Podcast Show - Dr. Benoit St-Pierre: Microbiome & Pig Production | Ep. 269
Oct 01, 2024
In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Benoit St-Pierre, Associate Professor at South Dakota State University, explores the intricate world of the microbiome and its impact on swine health. Dr. St-Pierre shares his insights on how microbiome diversity, influenced by diet and environment, plays a critical role in livestock production. He also discusses potential applications in disease resistance and sustainability. Don’t miss this episode, available on all major platforms.
What will you learn:
- Gut microbiome diversity
- Prebiotics vs. probiotics
- Disease resistance strategies
- Sustainability applications
- Nursery pig microbiome
Meet the guest:
Dr. Benoit St-Pierre is an Associate Professor at South Dakota State University, specializing in gut microbiology in food animals. With a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto and extensive post-doctoral experience in microbial ecology at the University of Vermont, Dr. St-Pierre has a deep background in microbiology, genetics, and bioinformatics. His research focuses on the microbial ecology of gastrointestinal microbiota, making significant contributions to the understanding of gut health in livestock.
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