Phosphorus and calcium are vital minerals for swine nutrition and health. As such, research efforts have been intensified to refine their role, aiming for sustainable practices. With that in mind, I interview Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy, an expert in calcium and phosphorus nutrition, to discuss new findings on the subject and the importance of sustainability. Dr. Montminy shares insights on daily calcium and phosphorus requirements for sows, strategies to maximize bone development for guilts, and compares protein deposition in swine and broilers.

"Our first results showed that the sow demineralizes bone independently of the level [of calcium and phosphorus] we give. Lactation causes slight demineralization, and recovery may not always occur." - Dr. Marie-Pierre Montminy

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:10) Introduction 
• (05:18) A discussion about research on calcium and phosphorus
• (06:59) Sustainability in relation to nutrition
• (10:12) A revision of nutritional requirements
• (12:20) Developing a daily requirements model for calcium and phosphorus
• (14:20) The phosphorus and calcium requirements of sows
• (18:06) Strategies to maximize the bone development of guilts
• (20:00) The Long-term benefit of bone mineralization
• (22:22) Comparing the protein deposition between swine and broilers
• (24:15) Challenges in modeling feed intake
• (28:35) The potential impact of researching in partnership on basic studies
• (33:14) Final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Marie-Pierre Létourneau Montminy

Experience

• Current: Associate Professor at Laval University

Background

• Ph.D. (Laval University)
• M.Sc. (AgroParisTech - INRAE)
• B.Sc. (Laval University)

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