The Swine Health Blackbelt - Dr. John Patience: Economic Impact of Swine Health - Part 1 | Ep. 111
Jun 26, 2024
In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Patience, an expert in swine nutrition and economics, shares critical insights into the economics of pig farming under different health conditions. As a professor emeritus of animal science at Iowa State University and with extensive experience in the industry, Dr. Patience discusses the significant impact of swine health on farm profitability. Tune into this episode on major platforms to discover how varying health challenges affect economic outcomes in pig production.
What will you learn:
- Economic Impacts
- Health Challenges
- Mortality Rates
- Feed Conversion
- Pig Profitability
Meet the guest:
Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, has significantly shaped swine nutrition research. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Patience has led impactful studies on dietary energy and fiber's effects on swine health, highlighting the importance of practical, industry-oriented research. His work has helped redefine feeding strategies and improve health outcomes in the pork industry.
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