The Swine Nutrition Blackbet Podcast- #94 - Unlocking the Secrets of Feed Efficiency in Pigs
Nov 30, 2023Understanding feed conversion ratios and dietary protein's role is pivotal in swine nutrition, impacting farm profitability and sustainability. In this episode Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen discusses his research on these aspects, emphasizing dietary protein's effects on feed efficiency. Utilizing advanced feeding stations, Dr. Madsen and his team investigates growth performance and diet-microbiome interactions, highlighting the challenges in microbiome manipulation for improved feed efficiency, and stressing the need for thorough, diverse research in this field.
Meet the guest:
Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen
Experience:
- Current: Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen
- Past: Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen
Background:
- Ph.D., Animal Nutrition (ETH Zurich)
- M.Sc., Animal Science (University of Copenhagen)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn