Wayne Cast: Backbone of Swine Nutrition | Ep. 02 The Swine it Podcast Show

Today’s episode will cover the backbone of Swine Nutrition: Nutrient loadings.  

“If someone calls you and asks about one of the diets you formulated… you should thank him/her profusely” – Wayne Cast.

Our guest is the man, the myth, the legend… Wayne Cast. Swine nutritionist graduated from the University of Nebraska, Wayne is one of the most interesting characters in the Global Swine Industry. His knowledge, experience, charism, stories, and ability to ask questions enchant everyone. On this episode, you will learn:

·  For those who are not swine nutritionists, what are the nutrient loadings?

·  Why are the nutrient loadings so important?

·  How can things go wrong when having incorrect nutrient loadings?

·  What are great practices to have appropriate nutrient loadings?

·  Practical challenges in diet formulation

·  How many people actually see your formula before a pig is fed?



You will also learn his thoughts on what makes a successful swine professional. Here are some of the books recommended by Wayne:

Swine production in temperate and tropical environments (Wilson Pond),

Non-traditional feeds for use in swine production (Thacker and Kirkwood),

Swine Nutrition (Lewis and Southern),

Swine Nutrition Guide (Patience, Thacker),

Accidental superpower (Zeihan and Audio).

Enjoy this episode in all major platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.