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Dr. Chad Hastad: Mycotoxin and Endotoxin Control | Ep. 206
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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chad Hastad from New Fashion Pork explains how mycotoxins and endotoxins influence enteric stability and post-weaning performance. He outlines key risk points in nursery flows, practical strategies to support mucosal integrity, and tools that help mitigate subclinical toxin pressure. Learn how prevention-based nutrition programs strengthen gut function and improve early pig care. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Endotoxins directly affect the intestinal mucosa, weakening barrier function and allowing additional challenges to influence nutrient absorption."
Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Hastad serves as Director of Research, Nutrition, and Operational Support at New Fashion Pork. His experience spans feed mill operations, consulting, and applied research focused on improving swine nutrition programs and production efficiency. His work centers on enteric stability, toxin management, and practical strategies that support high-performance nursery systems.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:23) Introduction
- (02:59) Enteric challenges
- (04:15) Toxin interactions
- (05:33) Protective strategies
- (08:23) Management insights
- (11:60 → 12:00) Biosecurity tools
- (16:11) Closing thoughts
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