In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chris Hostetler, Director of Animal Science at the National Pork Board, discusses the work of the Nutrient Utilization Consortium and its impact on the swine industry. He explains how updated data, multivariate diet formulation, and coordinated research are shaping the future of sustainable pork production. Discover how science-driven collaboration is improving nutrient efficiency and environmental outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The biggest driver of sustainability for pork production is the feed that we feed the animals."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chris Hostetler serves as the National Pork Board’s Director of Animal Science, where he oversees research in swine nutrition, genetics, and reproduction. With a background in academia and industry, he focuses on improving production efficiency and sustainability across the pork sector. 

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What you will learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:43) Nutrient utilization insights
• (04:17) Nutrient cycle connections
• (06:55) Consortium structure
• (08:16) Data gaps and updates
• (10:24) Practical use for nutritionists
• (14:06) Closing thoughts

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