This episode delves into the dynamic field of swine nutrition, vital for the industry's sustainability and efficiency. Our very special guest (as well as co-host of our podcast!), Dr. Dan Columbus from the Prairie Swine Center, shares his extensive knowledge and research experience, focusing on protein and amino acid nutrition. He explored functional nutrients and their effects on pigs' immune and gastrointestinal health. Discover how dietary elements such as fiber and functional amino acids affect both gut health and pathogen response. 

"​​When we're talking about functional nutrients, we're talking about something that has a function beyond what we would normally be looking at with respect to growth. It's something that goes beyond just protein synthesis in that pig." - Dr. Dan Columbus

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:43) Introduction
• (05:55) Exploring functional nutrients in swine diets
• (07:25) Key functional nutrients and their impact
• (07:58) The role of fiber and amino acids in swine nutrition
• (11:06) Distinguishing nutritional and functional responses in swine
• (18:48) Dietary strategies for pigs facing health challenges
• (27:34) End of the episode

Meet the guest: Dr. Dan Columbus

Experience:

• Current: Research Scientist at Prairie Swine Centre
• Past: Western Director & Chair - Honors & Awards Committee at Canadian Society of Animal Science

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Nutrition and Metabolism (Non-Ruminant) (University of Guelph)
• M.S., Animal Nutrition (Non-Ruminant) (University of Guelph)
• B.Sc., Animal Biology (University of Guelph)

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