In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Danyel Dalto, a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, discusses the impact of different vitamin D supplementation strategies on weanling piglets. He explores how these strategies influence serum vitamin D concentrations and the mRNA expression of genes related to vitamin D metabolism and the immune system. Learn how optimizing vitamin D levels can improve piglet health and post-weaning performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Vitamin D has some interesting effects on the antioxidant system and also in the immune system."

Meet the guest: Dr. Danyel Dalto is a research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, specializing in swine nutrition. With a veterinary degree, a master’s (2010), and a doctorate (2014) in animal sciences, his research focuses on the role of trace minerals and vitamins in piglet robustness, embryonic development, and overall health. Dr. Dalto is committed to advancing swine nutrition by optimizing these nutrients and reducing the need for antibiotics through improved dietary strategies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:57) Introduction
• (02:04) Vit D supplementation in pigs
• (04:36) Post-weaning effects of vitamin
• (06:02) Research results insights
• (07:02) Antioxidant system & immune responses
• (09:25) UVB light exposure
• (12:22) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jordyn Studer from Barentz explains the importance of choline in swine diets and its three core metabolic functions. She highlights common feed mixing and stability challenges with choline chloride and introduces a plant-based alternative offering functional and handling advantages. Learn how these innovations could improve pig performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Choline is stored in the liver and helps break down, mobilize, and metabolize fat so it doesn’t accumulate in the liver."

Meet the guest: Jordyn Studer earned her M.S. in Poultry Science from Virginia Tech and her B.S. in Animal Sciences from Purdue University. She is currently a Technical Service Specialist at Barentz, focusing on monogastric species nutrition.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (02:27) Choline functionality
• (04:00) Choline metabolism
• (05:06) Dry form handling issues
• (06:17) Choline alternatives
• (08:22) Research insights
• (09:21) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Benoit St-Pierre from South Dakota State University explores the crucial role of the gut microbiome in livestock production. He discusses how microbial communities influence animal health and productivity, highlighting the differences between species and the challenges of understanding microbial genomics. Listen for insights into maintaining a healthy microbiome and avoiding dysbiosis in swine. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"A healthy microbiome is a community that eats things the host cannot, which keeps both parties in harmony."

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:35) Guest introduction
• (01:25) Microbiome dynamics
• (02:30) Defining a healthy microbiome
• (04:08) Common misconceptions
• (05:25) Microbiome comparison
• (07:42) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest:

Dr. Benoit St-Pierre is an Associate Professor at South Dakota State University specializing in gut microbiology of food animals. With over 14 years of research in microbiomes across swine, ruminants, and aquatic species, he has authored 34 peer-reviewed articles.

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera from Agrimprove breaks down the key differences between mycotoxins and endotoxins, explaining their impact on swine health. He explores the challenges of diagnosing endotoxin exposure, the limitations of current detection methods, and the role of mycotoxin binders in mitigating endotoxin-related issues. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The primary effect of endotoxins is inflammation, which can impact the gut or spread systemically through the bloodstream."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:00) Endotoxins vs. mycotoxins
• (01:47) Endotoxin effects on pigs
• (03:51) Antibiotics and endotoxins
• (05:20) Mitigating endotoxin impact
• (07:41) Measuring endotoxin exposure
• (10:50) Closing thoughts

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Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera holds a Ph.D and M.Sc in Animal Science from Michigan State University and a D.V.M. from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. With over 20 years in the animal nutrition industry, he specializes in toxin management, focusing on mycotoxins and endotoxins. Currently, he serves as the Global Technical Lead of Toxin Solutions at Agrimprove.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Regiane Santos, Researcher and Innovation Coordinator at Schothorst Feed Research, discusses the complexities of mycotoxin contamination in animal feed. She explains the challenges in preventing mycotoxins, highlights how climate change impacts their production, and outlines the advancements in diagnostic tools. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"We can prevent a huge contamination, but we cannot prevent it totally because any foodstuff is contaminated with mycotoxins."

Meet the guest: Dr. Regiane Santos is a researcher and Innovation Coordinator at Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) - Netherlands. With a Ph.D. in Animal Reproduction and a postdoctoral focus on toxicology, she has spent over a decade studying the impact of mycotoxins on farm animal health. Dr. Santos has contributed to numerous scientific publications and is the editor of ‘Mycotoxins from Field to Feed.’

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (04:44) Mycotoxins overview
• (05:24) Sampling and contamination
• (06:40) Mycotoxin analysis technology
• (08:00) Climate change impact
• (09:20) Mycotoxins insights
• (11:09) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant in Swine Nutrition, explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms!

"The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism. Marco is also a resident of the European College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:04) Introduction
• (02:25) Weaning challenges
• (03:33) Role of the stomach
• (06:14) Effective feed ingredients
• (08:53) Inert fiber in diets
• (10:13) Importance of fiber size
• (12:06) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza, from the State University of Maringá in Brazil, who explores the critical role of lifecycle assessments in pig nutrition. Dr. Pozza shares insights on optimizing environmental impacts and sustainability in swine production practices. He explains how regional factors influence lifecycle assessments and the significance of adjusting practices based on local agricultural conditions. Tune in now, available on all major platforms.

"Lifecycle assessment gives a more complete evaluation of emissions, acidification potential, and other environmental parameters in swine nutrition."

Meet the guest: Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza is an associate professor at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. With over 27 years of expertise in swine nutrition, his research focuses on lifecycle assessment, feed evaluation, and additive efficacy in non-ruminants. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Non-Ruminant Nutrition from the Federal University of Viçosa.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:52) Introduction
• (02:05) Lifecycle assessment research
• (05:24) Region-specific LCA challenges
• (07:09) Environmental benefits of LCAs
• (08:02) Protein reduction strategies
• (11:35) Future research plans
• (13:17) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Daniel Rosales from South Dakota State University shares insights into his research on swine water intake and the effects of dietary components like phytase and distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS). He discusses the sustainability implications of water usage in pig production and how optimizing diets can improve efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Water usage in livestock production is a growing concern, and optimizing swine diets to minimize unnecessary water consumption is becoming increasingly important."

Meet the guest: Daniel Rosales is a Graduate Research Assistant at South Dakota State University, where he is pursuing his MSc in Animal Science. His research focuses on swine nutrition, particularly evaluating the impact of dietary strategies on growth performance and nutrient utilization. With experience in commercial swine production and processing, Daniel brings a strong background in monogastric nutrition and physiology.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:17) Introduction
• (02:49) Research trial insights
• (03:47) Phytase and DDGS effects
• (06:12) Study design
• (08:01) Water intake research results
• (13:13) Practical applications
• (14:47) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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