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Swine Nutrition Blackbelt #13 - Dr. Tsungcheng Tsai: What other options are out there to reduce the prevalence of E. coli in the nursery? animal research facts in pig research pig diets pig production swine diets swine industry May 05, 2022

Since 2019 some farms have been struggling with E.coli infections in nursery pigs that have been fairly resistant to antibiotic treatment. This has led some people, like our guest today, to look into alternative options for treatment and prevention. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tsungcheng Tsai about his lab group studying the effects of lactylate and Bacillus subtilis on pig performance while measuring the effects on gut microbiome E. coli prevalence. Listen to find out the results!

  

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When is more not always better in swine nutrition and, inversely, when is it actually better? pig diets pig production swine diets swine nutrition swine nutritionist May 04, 2022

Hi - when it comes to swine nutrition, if you take a step back and look at it as a whole, you may think “More nutrients = faster growth”. Right?

Well, it’s not quite that simple. That may be the case for some nutrients but in this lesson, we will share with you 2 instances where that is not always the case and 2 instances where it actually is.

I was drafting some thoughts with Clayton Chastain (the host of the Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast) yesterday and this is what we arrived at.

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#143 - Chris Bomgaars: Integration and execution - advancing technology in the swine industry major challenges in the pig industry pig production technologies May 03, 2022

The swine industry is in need of applied & novel technologies to save money for both producers and consumers. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chris Bomgaars about different ways we can begin to implement technology into the barns and ways we can use it to get the most out of both our pigs and our employees.

 

 

What you will learn:

1. The biggest gaps in management

2. Improving the communication gap between employees

3. Progressing technology in the ag field

4. I...

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Main mistakes in swine nutrition - Thoughts on Swine Nutrition Series facts in pig research pig diets pig performance pig production swine diets May 01, 2022

We always talk about “improving pig performance” with “the lowest budget possible”, right?

That is a common topic in the day-to-day of a swine industry professional or graduate student.

However, we often see swine nutritionists (or swine professionals in general) coming up with conclusions or recommendations without considering some key aspects of pig production. So what are the main blockers that may be preventing us from improving our nutrition program? Let’s talk about the top 6 mistakes Cl...

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Swine Nutrition Blackbelt #12 - Dr. Julia Holen: Can essential fatty acid supplementation during lactation increase piglet average daily gain? facts in pig research major challenges in the pig industry pig pig diets swine diets Apr 28, 2022

During lactation the sow prioritizes her litter and will mobilize nutrients from her own body to adequately provide nutrients to her litter if she doesn't receive the proper amount of nutrients in her diet. That is why it is critical for nutritionists to formulate a diet to minimize weight loss in the sow while maximizing weight gain in the litter. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Julia Holen about her work at KSU where she studied the effects of feeding elevated levels of essential fatty acids ...

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#142 – Keys to keeping a family farm profitable for multiple generations with Phil Hord economics pig industry questions swine production swine industry Apr 26, 2022

One key skill for businesses to remain profitable for a long time is being able to adapt to the constantly changing world around you to meet the needs of your customers and your employees. Hord Family Farms has been successful for many years, and in this episode, Phil Hord shares with us his experience joining the family farm as the 5th generation and what he has learned from the experience.

  

 

What you will learn:

1. Younger minds entering family farms

2. Keys to keeping a hog operati...

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Swine Nutrition Blackbelt #11 - Dr. Charmaine Espinosa: High oil vs. conventional corn: Which energy source is more economical for pigs? economics facts in pig research nutrition pig diets pig industry pig performance Apr 21, 2022

Morning - your weekly 9-minute swine nutrition research update is here:

When it comes to identifying alternative feed ingredients there are many factors to consider beyond the base price. What is its nutritional value? How will it impact inclusion levels of other ingredients? Could it cause logistical complications? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Charmaine Espinosa about her study on the digestibility and nutritional value of high oil corn and the possibility to using it as an alternative to ...

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