Felipe Hickmann: Sustainable Pork Production | Ep 110

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Felipe Hickmann explores groundbreaking feeding strategies within swine production. Hickmann, a Ph.D. candidate at Université Laval, discusses the environmental impacts of novel feeding strategies, emphasizing the role of vitamin supplementation in enhancing eco-friendliness. This episode is essential for professionals in the pork industry seeking to implement science-based, sustainable practices. Tune in to hear the entire discussion on major platforms to discover innovative approaches to swine nutrition and their environmental benefits.

"Exploring beyond performance, our focus shifts to the environmental impacts of enzyme usage in feeds, spotlighting the benefits in nutrient digestibility and sustainability efforts." - Felipe Hickmann

Meet the guest: Felipe Hickmann is advancing his studies as a Ph.D. candidate at Université Laval, focusing on pioneering feeding strategies for swine and poultry to lessen environmental impacts. His international experience, spanning Brazil and Canada, enriches his research on precision feeding and nutrient supplementation, aiming at improving animal digestibility while significantly reducing agriculture's ecological footprint.

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (01:48) Study Hypothesis Overview
• (02:05) Vitamins in Animal Diet
• (03:09) Betamannan Effects on Digestion
• (04:08) Environmental Impacts of Betamannans
• (07:32) Summary of Findings
• (09:50) Closing Thoughts

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Phibro

- Alltech

- Hubbard Feeds

- Novus

- Jyga

- Kemin

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

Instagram: Swine Campus

LinkedIn: Swine Campus

Website: swinenutritionblackbelt.com