Seidu Adams: Sow Immunity to Piglet | Ep. 111 The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Seidu Adams, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska, presents pioneering insights into the mutualistic relationship between the sow's microbiome and its transmission to their offspring, influencing immunity and overall health. Concentrating on refining swine nutrition through strategic microbiome management, Adams unveils his research findings, suggesting potential methods to improve swine health and productivity via microbiome manipulation. Explore this episode on all major platforms to understand the complex relationships between swine nutrition and immunity.

"A good microbe in the sow improves piglet immunity." - Seidu Adams

Meet the guest: Seidu Adams, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska, originates from Ghana and contributes a rich background in biotechnology and agriculture to his research. His studies focus on the swine microbiome, investigating the connection between sow and offspring, to improve swine health and productivity.

(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(03:17) Microbial Persistence(04:31) Source of Microbes(05:25) Microbial Role(07:18) Impact on Immunity(08:27) Probiotic Timing(10:47) Closing Thoughts
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