In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dalton Humphrey, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, discusses the critical role of arginine in nursery pig diets. Dalton explains the findings of his recent research on amino acids and its implications for swine nutritionists. Tune in on all major platforms to stay updated with the latest swine nutrition research.

"Arginine is crucial for nursery pigs as it plays a vital role in protein synthesis and immune function. If not enough is provided in the diet, pigs might not synthesize enough for optimal growth."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:15) Arginine in Nursery Pigs
• (01:27) Arginine's Role and Mechanisms
• (05:59) Arginine Research Results
• (07:37) Mechanisms Behind Arginine Response
• (09:00) Practical Applications
• (12:57) Closing Thoughts

Meet the guest: Dalton Humphrey is a Ph.D. candidate and Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University. With extensive experience in academic research and diet formulation, Dalton focuses on optimizing swine nutrition through innovative approaches.

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