The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Hernan Córdova: Trypsin Inhibitors in Swine | Ep. 144

the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Nov 07, 2024

In this special rerun of the Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Hernan Córdova from Smithfield Foods explains how trypsin inhibitors in soybean meal impact swine growth and feed efficiency. He details regional variations in trypsin inhibitors and shares effective nutritional strategies to mitigate these effects. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Trypsin inhibitors' impact
  • Soybean meal variations
  • Mitigating strategies for inhibitors
  • Role of proteases in digestion
  • Regional differences in soybean meal

Meet the guest:

Dr. Hernan Córdova is a Swine Nutritionist at Smithfield Foods, holding a Master’s and Ph.D. in Animal and Poultry Science, specializing in swine nutrition. With prior experience at Ecuador’s leading animal nutrition company, he joined Smithfield Foods in 2020, focusing on optimizing swine diets and addressing key nutritional challenges.
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