The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Trey Kellner, Managing Partner and Swine Nutritionist at AMVC Nutritional Services explores the connection between heat stress and dietary fat utilization in pigs. Dr. Kellner offers actionable insights from research on fat digestibility, carcass quality, and critical factors shaping feed efficiency under stress. Don’t miss this chance to revisit valuable strategies for optimizing swine nutrition. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Even with identical intake, heat stress dramatically affects fat deposition in carcasses."Meet the guest:Dr. Trey Kellner earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Swine Nutrition from Iowa State University and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. As Managing Partner and Swine Nutritionist at AMVC Nutritional Services, he leads feed program design and implementation strategies. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn(00:00) Introduction(00:58) Heat stress & fat(03:42) Fat source(05:09) Free fatty acids(05:52) Lipid cascade effects(10:13) Carcass fat(10:54) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Jyga- Phibro- Fortiva𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Swine Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Nelson Arias, a Graduate student at the University of Illinois, shares findings from his research on high-protein distiller grains in pig diets. Nelson discusses the impact of different processing methods on nutrient values and potential benefits for swine nutrition. Tune in to understand how these findings could enhance nutritional strategies and improve feed efficiency in the swine industry. Listen now!"As the ethanol industry expands, nutritional values in distillers grains are impacted, which affects their use in swine diets."What will you learn: Ethanol industry's impactDigestibility variationsFiber's effect on energyProtein concentration effectsManufacturing process differencesMeet the guest:Nelson Camilo Ruiz Arias, a Graduate student at the University of Illinois, researches nutrient digestibility in swine diets. With a background in animal sciences from the National University of Colombia, he’s now part of Dr. Hans H. Stein’s Monogastric Nutrition Laboratory.Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedInClick here to read the full research article!The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Jyga- Phibro𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Swine Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dillon Mellick, from Kemin Industries, outlines strategies and challenges in pathogen control, discussing approaches in biosecurity, feed additives, and nutrition's role in immune resilience. Tune in to explore effective biosecurity practices for swine. Now streaming on all major podcast platforms!"We need to look at how we can layer biosecurity strategies and create synergies to get through challenging times, leading to the most profitable, healthy animal."Meet the guest:Dillon Mellick, a Technical Services Manager at Kemin Industries, holds a Master’s in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University. With over 13 years in the industry, Dillon supports pathogen control through research and technical sales, focusing on biosecurity, feed safety, and immune-enhancing strategies.Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn(00:00) Introduction(01:23) Pathogens affecting swine(02:12) Pathogens main challenges(03:05) Pathogen control(05:43) Nutrition & immunity(06:50) Future of pathogen control(08:23) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Jyga- Phibro𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Swine Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tom Crenshaw from the University of Wisconsin-Madison continues the discussion on the complexities of managing phosphorus in swine diets. He talks about the physiological effects of overfeeding phosphorus and how it can interfere with important hormonal functions in pigs. Learn about ways to fine-tune phosphorus levels to boost animal health and lessen the environmental impact. Tune in for practical tips on improving nutrient efficiency!"When excess phosphorus is added to the diet, it can shut down many natural mechanisms, potentially harming the animal's health."Meet the guest:Dr. Tom Crenshaw, a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for over 40 years, holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. An expert in swine nutrition, his research has significantly impacted the industry, focusing on experimental design, swine models, and biosecurity. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedInClick here to read the full research article!Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Phosphorus overfeeding (03:16) Hormonal responses(07:11) Calcium-phosphorus balance(09:23) Phosphorus digestibility (10:24) Practical application(12:51) Closing thoughtsThe Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Kemin- Jyga- Phibro𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: Swine Nutrition Podcast ShowInstagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine Campus