In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Yuechi Fu, a PhD student at Purdue University, shares insights into her research on live yeast supplementation in sows, emphasizing its impact on nutrient digestibility and immune support in piglets. You can listen in on all major platforms—don’t miss it!

"Our study observes enhanced immune markers in piglets from sows with yeast supplementation, indicating possible long-term benefits."

Meet the guest: Yuechi Fu is a Graduate Research Assistant pursuing her PhD in Animal Sciences, specializing in swine nutrition and physiology at Purdue University. With a Master’s in Animal Behavior and Welfare from Purdue and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Veterinary Medicine and English Language from Southwest University, her work focuses on advancing swine health and performance.

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What you will learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:08) Introduction
• (02:32) Swine nutrition career 
• (04:04) Specialization insights
• (07:08) Staying updated
• (09:05) Swine industry networking 
• (10:52) Mentorship in the industry
• (11:19) Closing thoughts

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