Ron Aldwin Navales: Nutrient & Feed Utilization | Ep. 138

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Ron Aldwin Navales, a PhD student at Kansas State University, explores the critical aspects of nutrient utilization within the pork ecosystem. The discussion highlights innovative approaches in feed efficiency, nutrient digestibility, and waste management that are essential for advancing swine nutrition. Don't miss this episode—available on all major platforms.

"The biggest challenge is integrating different strategies, such as particle size and feeding techniques, to see how they collectively impact feed efficiency and nutrient utilization in pigs."

Meet the guest:

Ron Aldwin Navales, a Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University, has over a decade of experience in animal nutrition. He earned his Master’s in Animal Sciences from South Dakota State University and a Bachelor’s in Agriculture from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Previously, he worked as a Nutrition Specialist at Pig Improvement Company and as a Nutritionist at Ariela Marketing Co., Inc. 

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Timestamps: 

• (00:00) Introduction 
• (00:43) Nutrient utilization focus
• (01:37) Feed efficiency strategies
• (03:34) Role of feed additives
• (05:00) Integration challenges
• (06:28) Upcoming research
• (08:13) Closing thoughts

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