In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sung Woo Kim from NC State University explains how the β-mannanase enzyme functions in swine diets. He breaks down the science behind non-starch polysaccharides, their impact on digestibility, and how enzyme supplementation supports gut health and performance. Learn when and how to use mannanase effectively. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mannanase reduces viscosity by turning polysaccharides into oligosaccharides, removing both thickness and allergenic compounds from mannan in swine diets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sung Woo Kim earned his M.S. in Animal Nutrition and B.S. in Animal Sciences from Seoul National University and his Ph.D. and postdoctoral from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Now a WNR Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University, his work centers on improving swine nutrition through enzyme technologies and gut health.

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What you will learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:19) Introduction
• (02:36) Mannanase enzyme function
• (02:59) Digestibility mechanism
• (05:03) Intestinal health benefits
• (06:19) Nutrient utilization strategy
• (08:29) Feed formulation use
• (10:08) Closing thoughts

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