Dr. Sara Hough: Safeguarding Your Feed and Profits | Ep. 267

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Sara Hough, from dsm-firmenich, discusses the topic of feed biosecurity and its implications for safeguarding both animal health and profitability in the swine industry. Dr. Hough shares valuable insights on how producers can mitigate risks related to feed as a potential vector for disease, emphasizing practical and economically viable strategies. She explores technologies such as a feed premix used to reduce pathogen contamination while enhancing gut functionality and supporting growth performance in swine. Tune in to understand how to fortify your biosecurity measures and protect your investments in swine production. Listen now!

"Feed biosecurity refers to measures that prevent the introduction and spread of harmful pathogens in feed."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sara Hough is the Senior Regional Technical Services Specialist for Swine at dsm-firmenich, where she has served since 2019. With a DVM from North Carolina State University, Dr. Hough has over a decade of experience, including eight years as a Production Veterinarian at Prestage Farms. Her expertise lies in swine health and nutrition, where she provides critical technical support and develops innovative strategies to enhance swine production. 

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Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• (04:04) Feed biosecurity risks 
• (09:34) Mitigation strategies
• (12:08) Economic impact
• (18:52) Practical feed management 
• (30:49) Key points and takeaways
• (32:24) Final three questions

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