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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

Learn swine nutrition from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes.If you are a swine nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the

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10:03

Dr. Charmaine Espinosa: Phytase Potential | Ep. 58

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast ·

2023/03/22

Pigs cannot effectively utilize phytate phosphorus, since they lack the enzyme to break it down. In turn, when phytase is added to swine diets, more phosphorus is released from phytate and thus, absorbed by the animal. That reduces the need to supplement inorganic phosphorus, which is expensive and can cause environmental problems when excreted in manure. However, is that the end of it, or can phytase contribute to the digestibility of other nutrients? In this episode, Dr. Charmaine Espinosa

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Dr. Sarah Elefson: Vitamin A Effects on Swine | Ep. 57

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2023/03/16

Vitamin A plays a vital role not only when it comes to the vision, but also to the immune and reproductive systems of swine, thus contributing to the overall health and performance of the animals. However, its precise effects remain a subject of ongoing research. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah Elefson about her study that examines the impact of fat inclusion levels, fat sources, and supplementations with either vitamin A or beta-carotene on the performance, health, and vitamin status of pigs

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Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen: Low Piglet Birth Weights...

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2023/03/09

Low birth weights of piglets can result in increased mortality rates and reduced productivity. In light of this, thinking of alternatives to solve the issue is vital. In this episode, Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen discusses some studies that he has been working on and that focus on the matter. He talks about using creep feeding, milk replacers, and weaning transition strategies to help us potentialize the growth potential of piglets.Meet the guest: Dr. Johannes Gulmann MadsenExperienceCurrent:

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Joel Kieser: Yeast Postbiotics in Sow Diets | Ep. 55

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2023/03/02

Feed additives usually provide a myriad of benefits to swine. However, when we think about the subject, we typically take only prebiotics and probiotics into consideration and may end up forgetting about postbiotics – which are, as a matter of fact, becoming more present in swine diets. So how do postbiotics act in the gut? What are their real benefits to the herds? These additives can help prevent diseases by outcompeting pathogenic microorganisms, producing short-chain fatty acids, and stimulating

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Patrick Badger: Enhancing Feed Efficiency | Ep. 54

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2023/02/23

Pellet quality is an important factor for swine nutrition. That is because with high-quality pellets, pigs receive a balanced amount of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that stimulates a healthy growth. Also, good pellets can improve feed efficiency and reduce waste. For those reasons, research on pellet quality and ways to improve it is crucial for the success of swine nutrition and production. In this episode, Patrick Badger discusses some trials he conducted on pellet efficiency and quality,

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Dr. Sheila Jacobi: Microbiota Gut-Brain Axis | Ep. 53

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2023/02/16

How does nutrition impact the microbiota and gut health of pigs? That question is even more important considering that keeping the gastrointestinal tracts of pigs healthy is extremely important, especially during weaning – when they are more susceptible to stress and disease. So in this episode, I talk with Dr. Sheila Jacobi about how the microbiota gut-brain axis can impact swine physiological, immunological, and neurological health. We also discuss the effect of probiotics on the microbiota of

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Dr. Sarah Elefson: Sampling Techniques in Pig...

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2023/02/09

Correct sampling is essential for comprehensively and accurately studying the biological system of swine. To achieve it, it is crucial to understand the impact of various swine sampling techniques on the collected material. Bearing that goal in mind, Dr. Sarah Elefson discusses in this episode some studies which are focusing on different sample collection methods. In a nutshell, these studies look into issues such as the levels and sensitivities of vitamins, the timing of blood samples, and the

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Dr. Jinsu Hong: cDDGS in Pig Performance | Ep. 51

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2023/01/26

Corn dried distillers grains with solubles (cDDGS) are a byproduct of biofuel and alcohol production. In pig feed, cDDGS are commonly used, since they are readily available and contain protein, fiber, and unsaturated fatty acids. But what are the best ways to use them in pig diets, and what are the limits? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jisun Hong about a study he conducted that evaluated the effects of feeding swine with diets which included different levels of cDDGS. He also discusses the

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Dr. Erik Eckhardt: Postbiotics in Animal Health | Ep. 50

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2023/01/19

What is a postbiotic, and how can it support the performance of pigs? Postbiotics are inanimate microorganisms/components which are prepared to confer health benefits to their host. In this episode, Dr. Erik Eckhardt explores their usage and benefits by discussing a study about lactobacillus fermentation as a treatment for F18 E. coli challenges in piglets and comparing it with a bacitracin treatment. That study has shown positive results in preventing diarrhea, improving performance, and

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Dr. Jon Holt: Water in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 49

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2023/01/11

Whenever we think about critical nutrients for the performance, growth, and development of our pigs, we may need to remember to mention water. However, even though it’s often forgotten, water is a crucial nutrient for swine performance. When it comes to its usage, we must consider both its quantity and quality. So what should we measure? What should we look for? Are we doing a good job of considering the role of water in swine productivity? In this episode, Dr. Jon Holt discusses some studies

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Macie Reeb: Disinfection in Swine Barns | Ep. 48

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2023/01/04

Getting a swine barn 100% clean is incredibly difficult, if not impossible altogether. Regardless, we must continue improving our disinfection protocols in order to minimize disease contamination as much as we possibly can. In this episode, I talk with Macie Reeb about her study testing and identifying the most commonly missed areas in the post-disinfection of a swine barn. Also, we discuss potential ways to better address those problem areas.Meet the guest: Macie ReebExperienceCurrent: Master’s

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Dr. Jamil Faccin: Carnitine in Finishing Pigs | Ep. 47

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2022/12/28

Even though carnitine is more often used when feeding sows, it can also be helpful in enabling the pig to become more efficient with its energy utilization. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Jamil Faccin about a study that he performed by feeding carnitine to pigs in the finishing phase, at different time points, to see how it affected their growth performance and carcass characteristics.Meet the guest: Dr. Jamil FaccinExperienceCurrent: Postdoctoral Researcher, Applied Swine Nutrition (Kansas State

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Dr. Yanhong Liu: Overcoming E. coli in Nursery Pigs |...

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2022/12/21

E. coli has always been a problem for pigs, especially shortly after weaning. However, there are various strategies we can use to help prevent infection, or mitigate its severity in case it does occur. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Yanhong Liu about the impact of E. coli issues, which reemerged in nursery period across states since 2021, and some nutritional strategies that can be used to help boost the health and performance of young pigs.Meet the guest: Dr. Yanhong LiuExperienceCurrent:

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Dr. Dan Columbus: Low-Protein Diets in Pigs | Ep. 45

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2022/12/14

Low-protein diets can be used in the industry to meet the essential amino acid requirements while reducing the amount of total crude protein. That can help reduce the cost of the diet, as well as the nitrogen excretion, but do pigs rely on that extra nitrogen more than we realize? In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Dan Columbus about his study that looks into whether lysine requirements may change as total nitrogen is reduced, and whether adding a source of non-protein nitrogen can help offset that

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Dr. Stacie Crowder: Addressing Post-Weaning Scours |...

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2022/12/07

In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Stacie Crowder about trial data for a product that addresses post-weaning scours in nursery pigs. This product focuses on agglutination of bacteria to support gut integrity and nursery pig performance.Meet the guest:ExperienceCurrent: Monogastric Product Development Manager – PMI Additives, Land O’Lakes Inc.BackgroundPh.D. in Physiology and Monogastric Nutrition, from Purdue University;M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition, from Purdue University;Bachelor of Animal Sciences,

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Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom: Analyzing Nutrient...

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2022/11/30

There are several ways to compare nutrient digestibility. Three common methods are with in vitro studies, ileal digestibility, and indicator amino acid oxidation analysis. In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom about her studies, which compare these analysis methods in order to determine how we can improve them and understand nutrient digestibility coefficients in an easier and cost-effective manner.Dr. Cara Cargo-Froom is a Postdoctoral Fellow that works with Dr. Jennifer Ellis at the

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Hilario Cordoba: Optimal Feed Removal Timing | Ep. 42

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2022/11/23

A common practice in the swine industry is to remove feed prior to marketing. This helps with feeder management as you don't have feed to clean out of the feeder, but it also helps the packer as full guts can create problems at the packing plant. In this episode, I talk with Hilario Cordoba about his study testing different feed removal times to find out how soon is too soon and what shifts in carcass weight you can expect at different timepoints.Hilario Cordoba is a Ph.D. student at Kansas

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Dr. Andres Gomez: Bacterial Enterotypes in Pigs | Ep. 41

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2022/11/16

We know that the microbiome can have an effect on a pig’s performance, and that it can be manipulated. However, can we predict a pig’s performance based on their microbiome classification, ie. their enterotype? In today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Andres Gomez about his work trying to answer that question and determine if a pig’s enterotype can affect the efficacy of some feed additives.Dr. Andres Gomez is a microbial ecology professor at the University of Minnesota. He received his B.S. and M.S

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Bo Williams: Bone Mineralization in Pigs | Ep. 40

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2022/11/10

Given the growth rate of pigs, meeting nutritional needs for bone development and density are important for the proper growth and development of the animal until it reaches market weight. But in order to determine those requirements, we need to observe the animal’s bodily response to different dietary levels, and that requires a set of standard measurements and reference values. In this episode, I talk with Bo Williams about his study of feeding different levels of phosphorus, Vitamin D, and phytase

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Garrin Lee Shipman: Fiber in Gestating Sows | Ep. 39

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2022/11/03

Fiber is very commonly used in gestating sow diets for a variety of reasons. One such reason is that sows are capable of utilizing more energy from the fiber as they have increased hindgut fermentation capacity; can it have other effects that we haven’t considered? In today’s episode, I talk with Garrin Shipman about his study feeding different levels of dietary fiber to gestating sows with different carbohydrase mixture concentrations to see how it affects amino acid digestibility and the total

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