Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. This episode promises an in-depth look at research regarding sow nutrition, especially the incorporation of fat-coated anionic salts, a strategy adapted from the dairy industry. Dr. Jose Soto, our esteemed guest, reveals the promising preliminary results of this unique nutritional approach, aimed at reducing lengthy farrowing processes and the incidences of stillborn piglets. Be prepared to be enlightened by this compelling conversation on sow nutrition and productivity.

Meet the guest: Dr. Jose Soto

Experience

• Global Swine Technical Manager at Alltech

Background

• Ph.D., Swine Nutrition (Kansas State University)
• Master of Arts, Economics & Management (Universidad Austral de Chile)
• B.S., Agronomy (Universidad Católica de Temuco)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Today's episode spotlights the current advancements in precision feeding and explores its powerful ripple effects on our environment. In this deep dive, Berta Llorens brings to the table expert knowledge in agricultural engineering and advanced animal nutrition. Her research at present zeroes in predominantly on precision feeding's potential key role in alleviating the detrimental environmental impact of swine production. The discussion uncovers the key players in the environmental impact equation of pig farming, most notably, the significant gas emissions.

Meet the guest:

• Berta Llorens, M.Sc.

Experience

• Research Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Background

• Ph.D. Student, Animal Sciences (Université Laval)
• M.Sc., Nutrición animal (Universidad de Zaragoza)
• Engineer's degree, Agricultura, actividades agrícolas y actividades afines (Universitat de Lleida)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Welcome to another fascinating episode of "The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast". This episode delves into a crucial and often underestimated aspect of the scientific world, especially in swine research: communication. We explore how scientists in our field can bridge the gap between complex research findings and the comprehension of swine professionals and people who aren't as intimately involved in the field. To discuss this, we are joined by Dr. Crystal Levesque, a seasoned professor of nutrition from South Dakota State University. Here, Dr. Levesque shares insights on how to navigate the arduous process of making scientific knowledge more accessible.

Meet the guest:

• Dr. Crystal Levesque

Experience

• Assistant Professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University

Background

• Ph.D., Nutrition and Metabolism (University of Alberta)
• B.S., Animal Nutrition (University of Saskatchewan)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this week's episode, Dr. John O'Doherty delves into the critical issues encountered in swine nutrition in our rapidly evolving world, particularly focusing on sustainable meat production and food security. Dr. O'Doherty shares his unique insights into the necessity for and methods of attaining sustainable swine production amidst environmental and health regulatory challenges, offering us an invaluable perspective on this crucial field. As an example, Dr. O’Doherty uncovered that seaweed extracts containing sugars have proven to be highly effective in post-weaning pig diets, presenting an alternative to the extensive use of zinc oxide.

Meet the guest:

• Dr. John O'Doherty

Experience

• Full Professor at University College Dublin

Background

• Ph.D., Animal Nutrition (University College Dublin)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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This episode presents a compelling conversation with Dr. Jordan Gebhardt, who has an impressive experience in swine nutrition research and experimental design. Here, Dr. Gebhardt explores and navigates the fascinating aspects of swine nutrition research and, in particular, the critical importance of the experimental unit in the overall experimental design, as understanding these experimental units can be quite challenging. Still, Dr. Gebhardt dives into the process of identifying and defining operational units, assigning them to different treatments, and reducing variation between these units.

Meet the guest: Dr. Jordan Gebhardt

Experience

• Assistant Professor at Kansas State University

Background

• Ph.D., Applied Swine Nutrition (Kansas State University)
• DVM, Veterinary Medicine (Kansas State University)
• B.S., Animal Science (Michigan State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lee Johnston, a respected authority in the swine nutrition research scenario. Over the past couple of decades, Dr. Johnston has given invaluable contributions to the field. Here, Dr. Johnston takes us through the details of the research he has been conducting on the impacts of zinc supplementation in the swine diet. He walks us through the results and interpretations from two vital research projects that he and his team conducted regarding supplementing high level zinc into gestating sows.

Meet the guest: Dr. Lee Johnston

Experience

• Professor at University of Minnesota

Background

• Ph.D., Animal Science (Michigan State University)
• M.S., Swine Nutrition (Texas Tech University)
• B.S., Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production (Penn State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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As the swine industry continues to evolve, the focus on optimizing sow productivity is becoming more crucial. Recent research spearheaded by Dr. Mark Knauer, a Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University, offers insightful perspectives in this regard. Dr. Knauer's research indicates that while pig geneticists have made successful strides in increasing litter size and the number of functional teeth in sows, the increase in functional teeth has not kept up with litter size. This disparity highlights a significant issue: the larger the litter size, the less colostrum per piglet is available for intake. The crucial role of colostrum for a piglet's health and survival underscores the significance of this problem.

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Knauer

Experience

• Swine Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University

Background

• B.Sc. in Agriculture Education (Iowa State University)
• M.Sc. in Animal Breeding (Iowa State University)
• PhD in in Animal Breeding and Genetics (North Carolina State University)
• Postdoc (Institute for Pig Genetics, Netherlands)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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There are several types of corn distillers dried grains with solubles available and they are often used in swine diets in order to reduce the cost of the diet. To discuss its impacts, we had a great conversation with Andres Toloza in this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. Andres gives a detailed overview of a study he conducted at Kansas State University, focusing on the impact of increasing levels of threonine to lysine ratio in the corn-soybean meal diets of grow-finish pigs, with and without dried distiller's grains (DDGs). Tune in to this insightful episode and gain a deep understanding about increasing the level of digestible Thr in a diet and its impact on the growth performance of pigs.

Meet the guest: Andres Tolosa, M.Sc.

Experience

• Current: Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University

Background

• M.Sc., Swine Nutrition (Kansas State University)
• B.Sc., Animal Science (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Decisions in swine nutrition and production often result from a multifaceted approach, considering many factors that go beyond the apparent biological implications. The studies led by Dr. Ashley DeDecker and her team continue to spark insightful discussions in swine nutrition and production. Dr. DeDecker is studying the comparison between mash and pellet feed for sow diets, specifically at micron size. This research aims to find the best grinding size to improve swine nutrition and production in the industry.

Meet the guest: Dr. Ashley DeDecker

Experience

• Current: Director of production research at the Smithfield Foods

Background

• Ph.D., Swine Behavior and stress physiology (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) 
• B.Sc., Animal Science (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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Narasin is an ionophore used in animal production that can enhance weight gain and feed efficiency in growing-finishing swine by modifying hindgut fermentation. In this episode, I talked to Dr. Michael Shields about his research on a meta-regression analysis that was conducted to evaluate the effects of narasin inclusion in growing-finishing pig diets to predict average daily gain and feed efficiency. Dr. Shields enlightens us on the benefits of narasin supplementation in swine diets and the possible implications for the future of pig feeding strategies.

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Shields

Experience

• Current: Technical Consultant at Elanco
• Past: Consulting Nutritionist at Cape Fear Consulting. Director of Swine Nutrition and Business Analysis at Cactus Feeders

Background

• Ph.D., Animal and Poultry Science; Nutrition (North Carolina State University)
• M.Sc., Animal Sciences (North Carolina State University)
• B.Sc., Animal Science; Nutrition (North Carolina State University)

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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