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Andres Tolosa: Threonine to Lysine Ratio | Ep. 81
Season 1 Episode 81
There are several types of corn distillers dried grains with solubles available and they are often used in swine diets in order to reduce the cost of…
2 years, 7 months ago
Dr. Ashley DeDecker: Types of Feed and Pig Performance | Ep. 80
Season 1 Episode 80
Decisions in swine nutrition and production often result from a multifaceted approach, considering many factors that go beyond the apparent biologica…
2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Michael Shields: Ionophores in Swine Feed | Ep. 79
Season 1 Episode 79
Narasin is an ionophore used in animal production that can enhance weight gain and feed efficiency in growing-finishing swine by modifying hindgut fe…
2 years, 8 months ago
Hilario Cordoba: Manganese in Swine Performance | Ep. 78
Season 1 Episode 78
Manganese (Mn), a vital trace mineral, supports metabolism and bone structure, functions as a component of several enzymes, and is involved in carboh…
2 years, 8 months ago
Cierra Kozole: Methionine for Lactating Sows | Ep. 77
Season 1 Episode 77
Methionine is vital for the health and nutrition of sows, especially during lactation. It is an essential amino acid as it is crucial to various phys…
2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Ryan Samuel: Lysine Ratios for Improved Growth | Ep. 76
Season 1 Episode 76
Optimizing branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) to lysine ratios in swine diets could improve the growth, muscle development, and overall health of pigs.…
2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Liang-en Yu: Swine Intestinal Development | Ep. 75
Season 1 Episode 75
Facing adversity at an early age significantly impacts organ development and predisposes pigs to diseases later in life. Research on swine has found …
2 years, 9 months ago
Dr. Roman Moreno: Mash vs Pellet Feed | Ep. 74
Season 1 Episode 74
In swine nutrition, both mash and pellet feed are crucial to provide essential nutrients to pigs. However, their physical form, processing methods, a…
2 years, 9 months ago
Diego Lopez: Phytase and Feed Phosphates | Ep. 73
Season 1 Episode 73
When it comes to plant feed ingredients, pigs can effectively digest phosphorus (P) bound to phytate provided that phytase is supplemented. Feed phos…
2 years, 9 months ago
Dr. Tom Burkey: Cecum Effects on Pigs | Ep. 72
Season 1 Episode 72
Despite playing a significant role in the fermentation of dietary nutrients, the cecum and its effects on the metabolism and health of pigs are poorl…
2 years, 9 months ago