The Swine Health Blackbelt #82: Yeast Additives and Their Impact on Post-Weaning Pig Growth
Dec 06, 2023Exploring postbiotic yeast additives in swine diets is key for advancing swine health and welfare. This innovative approach, as an alternative to conventional antibiotics and zinc oxide, holds the potential to transform feeding practices, boosting growth and intestinal health in post-weaning pigs. In this episode, Brenda Christensen, a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, delves into the impact of these additives on post-weaning pig growth and gut health. Her research emphasizes the advantages of yeast additives in augmenting piglet immunity and mitigating enteric disorders.
Meet the guest:
Brenda Christensen
Experience:
- Current: Doctoral Student at the University of Guelph
Background:
- M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Guelph)
- B.Sc., Zoology/Animal Biology (University of Guelph)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn