The Swine Nutrition Blackbet Podcast- #96 - Grain Options in Pig Diets: Milo and Wheat

Exploring alternative grains, such as milo and wheat, is vital in swine diets for the industry, promising cost efficiency and operational improvements. Grasping their distinct nutritional values and processing needs can foster sustainable, cost-effective feed strategies. This method broadens feed options, boosting adaptability to market shifts and environmental factors. In this episode, Dr. Roman Moreno from Seaboard Foods examines these alternative grains in swine diets, focusing on milo and wheat. He addresses their economic feasibility, pelleting issues, and mycotoxin patterns, offering critical knowledge for swine nutritionists and producers.

Meet the guest: 

Dr. Roman Moreno, an expert in Animal Nutrition, completed his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, focusing on swine nutrition. He also holds a Master's in Ruminant Nutrition from Colegio de Postgraduados and a Bachelor's in Animal Sciences from Universidad Autónoma Chapingo. With over eleven years at Seaboard Foods in Guymon, Oklahoma, Dr. Moreno specializes in optimizing swine diets, particularly incorporating alternative grains like milo and wheat, to enhance the efficiency of swine nutrition.

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