In this episode of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Christian Lückstädt, Technical Director and Head of R&D at Edcon in Germany, discusses the pivotal role of acidifiers in swine nutrition, especially in the context of the European ban on feed antibiotics. Dr. Lückstädt's extensive experience offers valuable insights into innovative feed strategies that enhance animal health and industry sustainability. Tune into this episode on major platforms to gain comprehensive knowledge on optimizing swine diets effectively.

“The industry is changing, so we need to come up with new ideas and new additives.” - Dr. Christian Lückstädt

Meet the guest: Dr. Christian Lückstädt , born and educated in Germany, holds a Ph.D. in animal nutrition from the University of Berlin in Stuttgart. His research involved using electrodes to measure stomach pH in animals, which led him to specialize in monogastric digestion. Christian's career advanced when he joined an Austrian company post-Ph.D. to work on acidifiers in animal nutrition, becoming a pivotal figure in developing non-antibiotic feed solutions.

• 01:15) Introduction
• (03:00) Acidifiers in Animal Nutrition
• (04:18) European Antibiotics Ban Impact
• (08:50) Global Acidifier Applications
• (15:30) Gut Health and Welfare
• (34:00) Final Questions

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