The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom: In Vitro Digestion Models | Ep. 134 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Aug 29, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Guelph, explores the application of in vitro digestion models in swine nutrition research. She discusses the advantages of these models in improving the accuracy of...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe: Optimizing Fiber in Swine Diets | Ep. 133 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Aug 22, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ayodeji Aderibigbe, an assistant professor at Florida A&M University, discusses the importance of dietary fiber utilization in swine nutrition. Dr. Aderibigbe highlights the role of fiber in modulating gut health, optimizing...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Young Dal Jang: High-Dose Probiotics in Nursery Pigs | Ep. 132 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Aug 15, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores the effects of high-dose probiotics on nursery pigs. Dr. Jang discusses his research on the optimal levels of Bacillus subtilis, emphasizing the balance between efficacy and cost...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Rosero & Dr. R. Dean Boyd: Overcoming Summer Dip: Use of Soybean Meal to Maximize Carcass Weight | Ep. 131 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Aug 08, 2024

During summer months, pig producers often face a decline in carcass weight due to the adverse impact of heat stress on pigs and the replacement of soybean meal with intake-reducing ingredients. This situation presents a significant financial hurdle for producers, especially as it usually...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Katlyn McClellan: Anemia in Sows | Ep. 130 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Aug 01, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Katlyn McClellan, a PhD student at South Dakota State University, discusses sow anemia. McClellan explains how hemoglobin levels can serve as a biomarker for identifying at-risk sows before farrowing and explores the implications of...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Béatrice Sauvé: Mycotoxins Impact on Pigs | Ep. 129 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jul 25, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Béatrice Sauvé discusses the impact of mycotoxins on swine health and nutrition. Dr. Sauvé explains her research on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs affected by deoxynivalenol (DON), highlighting its...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Larissa Becker: Calcium and Phosphorus for Sows | Ep. 128 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jul 18, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Larissa Becker, a PhD student at Kansas State University, shares insights from her extensive research on calcium and phosphorus requirements in gestating and lactating sows. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on optimizing mineral...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Fernanda dos Santos: Piglets Creep Feeding | Ep. 127 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jul 11, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Fernanda dos Santos, a master's student at the University of São Paulo, shares insights from her research on creep feeding and its impact on piglet performance and profitability in the nursery phase. Tune in to get the best...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Dalton Humphrey: Arginine in Pig Diets | Ep. 126 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jul 04, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dalton Humphrey, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, discusses the critical role of arginine in nursery pig diets. Dalton explains the findings of his recent research on amino acids and its implications for swine nutritionists....

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Dr. Payton Dahmer: Recruiting Future Leaders | Ep. 125 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jun 27, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Payton Dahmer from Kansas State University explores the essential strategies for recruiting and educating future leaders in the swine industry. He discusses the importance of industry connections, internships, and practical experiences...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Cristhiam Alfonso: Methionine in Swine Nutrition | Ep. 124 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jun 20, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Cristhiam Alfonso, a PhD student at the University of Guelph, explores the vital role of methionine in swine nutrition. He discusses its protein and non-protein uses, highlighting recent research findings and the implications for swine...

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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt - Dr. Jerry Spears: Chromium in Swine Feed | Ep. 123 the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jun 13, 2024

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jerry Spears, Professor Emeritus from North Carolina State University, unravels the intricacies of chromium's impact on swine health. With over three decades of research on trace minerals like chromium, zinc, and copper, Dr. Spears...

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