Want to stay ahead in the swine nutrition industry? The Swine Nutrition Podcast is your fast-track to the latest in swine nutrition research, formulated for producers and professionals who want insights without the fluff. Discover high-impact strategies, expert insights, and the latest trends in swine through a podcast featuring the brightest minds in the field. Thoughtfully crafted to keep you informed and inspired, in less time.
The swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
A podcast with the latest swine nutrition research digested into 9 minutes – every week.
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Learn swine nutrition from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes.
If you are a swine nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.
The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.
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Meet the hosts
Clayton Chastain
Clayton Chastain earned his B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University in 2017, and his M.S. in Swine Nutrition in 2019. He has worked as Swine Research Coordinator for United Animal Health, where he gained experience in trial design and management, diet formulation, and data collection and analysis – among many other aspects of swine research. Currently, he works as a Production Manager of Research Operations for Carthage System.
Dr. Jorge Estrada
Dr. Estrada is originally from Colombia and earned his bachelor's in agriculture from Zamorano University (in Honduras). Jorge worked for several years in technical services and sales of feed additives (enzymes, minerals, acidifiers, etc). He traveled through several countries in Latin America as technical consultant in monogastric nutrition. In 2011 he arrived in the US where he completed his master’s and PhD degrees at the University of Illinois. During this time, he led several projects in collaboration with a large integrator in the US - The Maschhoffs (Carlyle, IL) in the area of applied swine nutrition (conducting commercial research in WTF and sows). Currently, Jorge serves in Carthage as Director of Nutrition, where he oversees the nutrition program, working with the System and many independent pork producers. He also manages the nutrition for the Carthage research team (Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions).
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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast brings you fast, research-backed insights from the leaders in swine nutrition research.
Each episode delivers 9 minutes of practical feed strategies, performance data, and formulation tips for professionals who demand substance and speed. Whether you manage pigs or mentor producers, this podcast keeps your knowledge fresh and your performance sharp.
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