50 - Dr. Erik Eckhardt: Postbiotics: the next frontier in animal health and nutrition
Jan 19, 2023![](https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/blogs/26791/images/8608a36-f216-27c-877b-d3078d4a200b_50_blog.png)
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 benefitting the microbiomes of piglets.
Meet the guest
Dr. Erik Eckhardt
Experience
โ Current: Director of Research & Development at Adare Biome
Background
โ Ph.D., Biochemistry (Utrecht University)
โ M.Sc., Physiology and Biochemistry (Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn