In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Payton Dahmer from Kansas State University explores the essential strategies for recruiting and educating future leaders in the swine industry. He discusses the importance of industry connections, internships, and practical experiences for students from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Dahmer shares insights on how these opportunities shape careers and address the industry's labor challenges. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on fostering the next generation of swine industry professionals

"Making industry connections early on is crucial. These relationships help students gain insights and opportunities that can define their professional journeys."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (04:10) Opportunities in the Swine Industry
• (05:57) Industry Connections for Students
• (07:06) Recruiting Future Leaders
• (08:01) Extending Opportunities to Undergraduates
• (08:21) Closing Thoughts

Meet the guest: Dr. Payton Dahmer, a faculty member at Kansas State University, specializes in livestock nutrition. His research includes dietary acidifiers as antibiotic alternatives in pigs, pre-weaning implants in cattle, and feeding strategies for goats. Dr. Dahmer also oversees the K-State Sheep and Goat Center.

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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, Cristhiam Jhoseph Muñoz Alfonso, a doctoral student at the University of Guelph, explores the vital role of methionine in swine nutrition. He discusses its protein and non-protein uses, highlighting recent research findings and the implications for swine health and productivity. This episode is a must-listen for professionals eager to stay updated on the latest advancements in swine nutrition. Tune in for valuable insights into optimizing swine diets and improving overall animal health.

"Methionine is crucial as it supports over 300 body reactions and is key in creating vital biomolecules like creatine."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:24) Protein and Non-Protein Uses of Methionine
• (03:05) Methionine's Role in Gene Expression
• (05:09) Updating Methionine Requirements
• (06:32) Research Milestones and Next Steps
• (08:08) Methionine Pathways and Metabolism
• (09:49) Future Research Directions
• (10:06) Closing Thoughts

Meet the guest: Cristhiam Jhoseph Muñoz Alfonso is a doctoral student in Animal Nutrition at the University of Guelph. With a background in animal science from the University of Illinois, his research focuses on protein metabolism and methionine's role in swine nutrition.

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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, Dr. Jerry Spears, Professor Emeritus from North Carolina State University, unravels the intricacies of chromium's impact on swine health. With over three decades of research on trace minerals like chromium, zinc, and copper, Dr. Spears shares profound insights into the regulatory processes and health benefits of chromium propionate in enhancing insulin sensitivity in pigs. Tune in on major platforms to enhance your understanding of essential trace minerals in swine diets.

"Chromium functions to increase insulin sensitivity in tissues that are sensitive, responsive to insulin, such as muscle, adipose tissue." - Dr. Jerry Spears

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:19) FDA approval process for chromium
• (03:25) Chromium's effects during heat stress
• (04:15) Impact on litter size and weaning weight
• (05:06) Benefits to meat quality in swine
• (06:59) Economic benefits of chromium supplementation
• (07:43) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Dr. Jerry Spears, Professor Emeritus of Nutrition and Animal Science at North Carolina State University, has an extensive background in animal nutrition, specializing in trace minerals. With a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Spears has over three decades of experience, contributing notably to agricultural sciences. Currently, he consults as an Animal Nutrition Consultant.

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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