In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores the effects of high-dose probiotics on nursery pigs. Dr. Jang discusses his research on the optimal levels of Bacillus subtilis, emphasizing the balance between efficacy and cost in enhancing swine health and growth performance. Tune in for practical tips and fresh insights on improving swine nutrition with probiotics.

"Adding ten times higher doses of probiotics did not show any beneficial effect compared to the recommended level."

Meet the guest: Dr. Young Dal Jang, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia, specializes in non-ruminant nutrition with a focus on swine. He earned his PhD in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry from Seoul National University. Dr. Jang has extensive experience in swine nutrition research, having served as a postdoctoral researcher and research associate at the University of Kentucky. Previously, he was an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for six years.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:22) Research on high-dose probiotics
• (02:29) Probiotics' on post-weaning diarrhea
• (04:10) Growth performance study
• (07:23) Recommended levels vs. high doses
• (09:13) Next steps in probiotic research
• (11:25) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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During summer months, pig producers often face a decline in carcass weight due to the adverse impact of heat stress on pigs and the replacement of soybean meal with intake-reducing ingredients. This situation presents a significant financial hurdle for producers, especially as it usually coincides with peak hog prices, thereby missing potential revenue opportunities.

The prohibitive cost of fats makes the frequently used high-energy density diets economically unfeasible. Leveraging on extensive research that highlights the critical role of soybean meal in enhancing the growth performance of pigs, we propose a summer nutrition program that uses high levels of soybean meal and excludes feed intake-reducing ingredients. Listen and watch!

“The persistent inferior carcass weight decline during the summer months remains a critical issue in the industry. That decline in carcass weight and resulting financial losses during this period can be greatly minimized with the strategic use of higher levels of soybean meal in grow-finish diets.” - Dr. R. Dean Boyd

“It’s critically important to understand the implication of feed intake-reducing ingredients, like DDGs, when attempting to maximize carcass weight during the summer months. Formulating based on margin over feed cost versus least cost is a profit-enhancing concept for swine nutritionists to consider.” - Dr. David Rosero

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:31) Impact of summer heat on carcass weight
• (01:21) Economic implications of carcass weight decline
• (02:46) Soybean meal's role in minimizing weight loss
• (05:30) Designing summer feeding programs
• (08:00) Most important takeaway for nutritionists
• (09:46) Closing thoughts

Meet the guests: Dr. David Rosero is an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University. His research program focuses on conducting applied research on swine nutrition and the practical application of smart farming. He previously served as the technical officer for The Hanor Company, overseeing nutrition, research, and innovation efforts.

Dr. R. Dean Boyd with Nutrition Research, LLC, is the former technical director and nutrition leader for the Hanor Company and its Triumph Foods group (2002–2020). His team managed the nutrition program for 85,000 sows and 2.35 MIL pigs. He is an adjunct professor at North Carolina State and Iowa State Universities in animal nutrition.

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- US Soy

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Katlyn McClellan, a PhD student at South Dakota State University, discusses sow anemia. McClellan explains how hemoglobin levels can serve as a biomarker for identifying at-risk sows before farrowing and explores the implications of prolonged farrowing on stillbirth rates and sow health. Listen to the full episode on all major platforms.

"Prolonged farrowing rates have long been correlated with stillborn rates, leading to hypoxia and increased stillbirth incidence."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:02) Hemoglobin as a biomarker
• (02:26) Prolonged farrowing
• (04:05) Hemoglobin concentration
• (06:31) Practical recommendations
• (08:42) Future research directions
• (09:57) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Katlyn McClellan, a PhD student at South Dakota State University, specializes in sow nutrition and physiology. With a Master’s in Animal Sciences from SDSU and a Bachelor’s from Cal State Fresno, her research focuses on using hemoglobin as a biomarker for identifying at-risk sows and addressing anemia.

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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. Béatrice Sauvé discusses the impact of mycotoxins on swine health and nutrition. Dr. Sauvé explains her research on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs affected by deoxynivalenol (DON), highlighting its influence on bone mineral content and vitamin D status. Tune in to explore practical strategies for mitigating mycotoxin effects and enhancing pig health through dietary adjustments.

"Bone mineral content gain is reduced despite increased calcium and phosphorus digestibility in the presence of DON."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:23) Mycotoxins on calcium metabolism
• (03:00) Gene expression and digestibility
• (05:11) Bone mineral content and vitamin status
• (06:30) Mechanisms behind mycotoxin effects
• (07:36) Mitigating mycotoxin impact
• (10:21) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Dr. Béatrice Sauvé is a postdoctoral fellow at the Quebec Swine Development Center, specializing in pig and sow nutrition. She completed her Ph.D. in Animal Science at Université Laval, with research focusing on the impact of mycotoxins on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs. Dr. Sauvé also holds a Master's degree in Animal Sciences from Université Laval and a Bachelor's in Environmental Biology from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.

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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, Larissa Becker, a PhD student at Kansas State University, shares insights from her extensive research on calcium and phosphorus requirements in gestating and lactating sows. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on optimizing mineral nutrition for reproductive sows and improving overall herd health.

"Calcium and phosphorus requirements are critical for maintaining sow health and preventing issues such as lameness and prolapse."

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Guest introduction and background
• (02:28) Research on calcium and phosphorus requirements
• (04:56) Empirical vs. factorial approaches
• (06:22) Recommendations for gestating sows
• (08:26) Recommendations for lactating sows
• (09:00) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Larissa Becker, a PhD candidate at Kansas State University, specializes in Applied Swine Nutrition. Her research focuses on calcium and phosphorus requirements for gestating and lactating sows. She holds a Master’s in Applied Swine Nutrition and a Bachelor’s in Animal Science, and she brings valuable insights into the swine nutrition field.

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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, Fernanda dos Santos, a master's student at the University of São Paulo, shares insights from her research on creep feeding and its impact on piglet performance and profitability in the nursery phase. Tune in to get the best integrative practices for optimal swine nutrition and economic performance.

"Piglets classified as eaters in the creep feeding phase started eating nursery feed 250% faster than non-eaters."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:00) Research on creep feeding
• (02:39) Key findings
• (05:04) Economic analysis
• (07:08) Factors influencing success
• (09:13) Master's research
• (10:17) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest: Fernanda Mariane dos Santos is a veterinarian and a master's student at the University of São Paulo. With extensive experience in swine research, she has coordinated digital content for the Swine Research Laboratory and developed key projects on production costs and creep-feeding impacts. Fernanda's research interests span swine nutrition and economic analysis.

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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, 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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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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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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