Dr. Regiane Santos: Mycotoxins in Swine Feed | Ep. 170
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Regiane Santos, Researcher and Innovation Coordinator at Schothorst Feed Research, discusses the complexities of mycotoxin contamination in animal feed. She explains the challenges in preventing mycotoxins, highlights how climate change impacts their production, and outlines the advancements in diagnostic tools. Tune in now on all major platforms!"We can prevent a huge contamination, but we cannot prevent it totally because any foodstuff is contaminated with mycotoxins."Meet the guest: Dr. Regiane Santos is a researcher and Innovation Coordinator at Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) - Netherlands. With a Ph.D. in Animal Reproduction and a postdoctoral focus on toxicology, she has spent over a decade studying the impact of mycotoxins on farm animal health. Dr. Santos has contributed to numerous scientific publications and is the editor of ‘Mycotoxins from Field to Feed.’What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:18) Introduction(04:44) Mycotoxins overview(05:24) Sampling and contamination(06:40) Mycotoxin analysis technology(08:00) Climate change impact(09:20) Mycotoxins insights(11:09) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin- Fortiva𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
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Dr. Marco de Mik: Enhancing Piglet Gut Health | Ep. 169
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant in Swine Nutrition, explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism. Marco is also a resident of the European College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition.Click here to read the full research article!What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:04) Introduction(02:25) Weaning challenges(03:33) Role of the stomach(06:14) Effective feed ingredients(08:53) Inert fiber in diets(10:13) Importance of fiber size(12:06) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Fortiva𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
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Dr. Paulo Pozza: Lifecycle Assessments in Swine | Ep. 168
In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza, from the State University of Maringá in Brazil, who explores the critical role of lifecycle assessments in pig nutrition. Dr. Pozza shares insights on optimizing environmental impacts and sustainability in swine production practices. He explains how regional factors influence lifecycle assessments and the significance of adjusting practices based on local agricultural conditions. Tune in now, available on all major platforms."Lifecycle assessment gives a more complete evaluation of emissions, acidification potential, and other environmental parameters in swine nutrition."Meet the guest: Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza is an associate professor at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. With over 27 years of expertise in swine nutrition, his research focuses on lifecycle assessment, feed evaluation, and additive efficacy in non-ruminants. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Non-Ruminant Nutrition from the Federal University of Viçosa. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:52) Introduction(02:05) Lifecycle assessment research(05:24) Region-specific LCA challenges(07:09) Environmental benefits of LCAs(08:02) Protein reduction strategies(11:35) Future research plans(13:17) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Fortiva- Kemin𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
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Daniel Rosales: Sustainable Pork Production | Ep. 167
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Daniel Rosales from South Dakota State University shares insights into his research on swine water intake and the effects of dietary components like phytase and distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS). He discusses the sustainability implications of water usage in pig production and how optimizing diets can improve efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Water usage in livestock production is a growing concern, and optimizing swine diets to minimize unnecessary water consumption is becoming increasingly important."Meet the guest: Daniel Rosales is a Graduate Research Assistant at South Dakota State University, where he is pursuing his MSc in Animal Science. His research focuses on swine nutrition, particularly evaluating the impact of dietary strategies on growth performance and nutrient utilization. With experience in commercial swine production and processing, Daniel brings a strong background in monogastric nutrition and physiology.What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:17) Introduction(02:49) Research trial insights(03:47) Phytase and DDGS effects(06:12) Study design(08:01) Water intake research results(13:13) Practical applications(14:47) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Fortiva𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
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Dr. Ashley Wagner: Nutritional Strategies for Stress | Ep. 166
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ashley Wagner, Director of US Business and Technical Sales at Probiotech International Inc., explores a new approach to managing stress in pigs. She breaks down the physiological and behavioral impacts of stress on sow performance and fertility. Discover how feed additives targeting the brain-gut axis can improve serotonin levels, reduce circulating cortisol during stress events, and boost sow and piglet performance. Listen now on all major platforms!"Monoterpenes can reduce norepinephrine and cortisol circulating levels, improving stress tolerance and fertility outcomes."Meet the guest: Dr. Ashley Wagner is the Director of US Business and Technical Sales at Probiotech International Inc. She earned her BS and MS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, specializing in nonruminant nutrition, and a PhD from the University of Kentucky. She stayed in the UK to complete post-doctoral training in the Department of Physiology with a research emphasis on metabolism and skeletal muscle chronobiology.What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:01) Introduction(02:10) Defining stress in pigs(02:44) Economic impact stress(03:01) Heat stress mechanisms(07:21) Nutritional mitigation tools(09:51) Trial results insights(10:50) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:Essential Ag Solutions- Fortiva- Kemin𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: 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 most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.
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