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Dr. Daniel Brugger: Trace Mineral Sustainability - Part 1 | Ep. 235
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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Daniel Brugger, Associate Professor at the University of Helsinki, explains why precision feeding of trace elements is becoming essential for sustainable swine production. The discussion covers current mineral safety margins, environmental impacts, economic considerations, and why improving micronutrient management is the next step toward more sustainable pig nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!
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"Any overfeeding of trace elements leads to emissions into manure, which eventually returns to agricultural land and influences long-term environmental sustainability."
Meet the guest: Dr. Daniel Brugger is Associate Professor of Companion and Monogastric Production Animal Nutrition at the University of Helsinki, where he leads the Helsinki Monogastric Nutrition Lab. His research focuses on sustainable nutrition for pigs, including trace elements, nutritional physiology, feed ingredients, and environmental sustainability. Listen to The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast featuring Dr. Daniel Brugger on all major platforms.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:45) Introduction
- (03:27) Trace element research
- (04:48) Current feeding margins
- (06:14) Sustainability impact
- (07:23) Economic sustainability
- (08:40) Future mineral supply
- (09:41) Closing thoughts
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