The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn swine nutrition from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a swine nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. Dr. Julian Arroyave: Nursery Feed Budgets | Ep. 223

    5D AGO

    Dr. Julian Arroyave: Nursery Feed Budgets | Ep. 223

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Julian Arroyave, a research swine nutritionist at Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions, discusses nursery feed budget strategies designed to reduce costs without compromising pig performance. He explains trials comparing high, medium, and low phase 1 and phase 2 feed budgets, including commercial validation data showing improved income over feed cost when lower-budget programs were applied under healthy herd conditions. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! "Results showed that the low-budget program increased income over feed cost by $1.48 per pig." Meet the guest: Dr. Julian Arroyave is a research swine nutritionist at Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions, with experience in nursery nutrition, diet formulation, and commercial research trials. He completed his PhD at Kansas State University and previously worked as a nutrition supervisor at Kekén in Mexico. His work focuses on nutritional strategies that improve production efficiency while controlling feed costs. Learn more from Dr. Julian Arroyave Jaramillo on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(02:42) Feed budget overview(03:29) Trial design(04:37) Performance and profitability(06:54) Lactose response(08:11) Health considerations(11:00) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - DietForge - Essential Ag Solutions - Barentz 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    11 min
  2. Sydney Craig: Amino Acid Balance in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 222

    MAY 7

    Sydney Craig: Amino Acid Balance in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 222

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Sydney Craig, graduate research assistant at Iowa State University, explains how arginine supplementation in lactating sows may affect piglet livability. She also discusses updated phenylalanine and tyrosine requirements for nursery pigs, highlighting gaps in older research and practical questions for diet formulation. Listen now on all major platforms! "Results indicate low nursery mortality when estimated phenylalanine and tyrosine levels were met: 52% phenylalanine to lysine and 38% tyrosine to lysine." Meet the guest: Sydney Craig is a graduate research assistant at Iowa State University, where she is pursuing a master's degree in Animal Sciences. Research focuses on sow nutrition, amino acid requirements, and applied swine nutrition, with prior research experience at Purdue University and The Maschhoffs. Learn more from Sydney Craig on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(01:46) Background overview(02:22) Arginine in lactation(03:56) Livability results(04:33) Nursery amino acids(06:04) Practical recommendations(06:58) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - DietForge - Essential Ag Solutions - Barentz 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    7 min
  3. Gustavo Lima: Net Energy Validation in Swine Diets | Ep. 221

    APR 30

    Gustavo Lima: Net Energy Validation in Swine Diets | Ep. 221

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate at Iowa State University, explains how soybean meal net energy is evaluated using growth assays and calorimetry. He discusses caloric efficiency, validation under commercial conditions, and differences between controlled and real-world environments. Gustavo also highlights practical implications for diet formulation and ingredient valuation. Listen now on all major platforms! “Indirect calorimetry provides a precise estimation of ingredient energy, yet validation under production conditions remains essential for accurate application in real systems.” Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, specializing in swine nutrition, ingredient evaluation, and energy metabolism. With over 15 years of experience across Latin America, his work focuses on soybean meal utilization, caloric efficiency, and applied research for commercial production systems.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(01:48) Soybean energy focus(02:50) Net energy ratio(04:13) Caloric efficiency(05:38) Growth assays use(06:13) Commercial validation(07:11) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Barentz - Essential Ag Solutions - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    8 min
  4. Dr. Anja Strathe: Transition Feeding Strategies for Sows | Ep. 220

    APR 23

    Dr. Anja Strathe: Transition Feeding Strategies for Sows | Ep. 220

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anja Strathe, Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, explores nutritional strategies for sows during the transition from gestation to lactation. She explains physiological challenges, oxidative stress, and the role of fiber, amino acids, and mineral balance in improving farrowing outcomes and piglet survival. Learn how targeted nutrition supports sow performance and lactation success. Listen now on all major platforms! "Dietary fiber inclusion during the transition period plays a crucial role in preventing constipation and supporting gut health, which directly influences farrowing outcomes." Meet the guest: Dr. Anja Strathe is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in swine nutrition, physiology, and mathematical modeling. Her research focuses on nutrient utilization, sow performance, and environmental impacts in swine production systems. She has contributed extensively to understanding sow metabolism and lactation efficiency.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:09) Introduction(02:03) Transition importance(03:39) Piglet survival(04:29) Fiber role(05:20) Metabolic balance(06:51) Key nutrients(09:34) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - DietForge - Barentz - Essential Ag Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    10 min
  5. Dr. Luciana Rossi: Alternatives to Antibiotics | Ep. 219

    APR 16

    Dr. Luciana Rossi: Alternatives to Antibiotics | Ep. 219

    In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms! "Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets." Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact.  Click here to read the full research article! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(03:14) Alternatives to antibiotics(03:41) Antimicrobial resistance concerns(05:31) Functional feed ingredients(07:50) Biochar in swine diets(11:02) Sustainability in swine nutrition(12:53) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Essential Ag Solutions - DietForge - Barentz 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    12 min
  6. Dr. Amy Petry: Fiber And Enzymes | Ep. 218

    APR 9

    Dr. Amy Petry: Fiber And Enzymes | Ep. 218

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amy Petry from the University of Missouri discusses how dietary fiber and enzyme technologies influence energy utilization in swine diets. She explains the complexity of fiber, the role of xylanase in reducing digesta viscosity and improving nutrient accessibility, and why production context matters across growth and sow systems. Dr. Petry also covers practical considerations for balancing feed efficiency, diet cost, and performance expectations. Listen now on all major platforms. "Enzyme objectives must be defined clearly, whether targeting digestibility, feed efficiency, or energy utilization." Meet the guest: Dr. Amy Petry is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri with training in physiology, biochemistry, statistics, and swine nutrition. She earned her Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Her research focuses on improving fiber utilization, understanding diet and physiology interactions, and optimizing energy and nutrient supply in swine systems.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Jordyn Studer: Choline Chloride in Pigs and Alternatives | Ep. 173 What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(02:22) Fiber complexity(03:34) Fiber trade-offs(04:59) Enzyme considerations(06:39) Alternative options(07:49) Future research(09:19) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Barentz * Kemin * Fortiva - Essential Ag Solutions - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    9 min
  7. Dr. Katelyn Gaffield & Sierra Collier: Soybean Meal Quality Variability | Ep. 217

    APR 2

    Dr. Katelyn Gaffield & Sierra Collier: Soybean Meal Quality Variability | Ep. 217

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katelyn Gaffield from Kansas State University and graduate researcher Sierra Collier discuss a nationwide survey evaluating soybean meal quality and consistency. They share key findings on crude protein stability, variation in fat content, trypsin inhibitor levels, and implications for swine diet formulation. The discussion highlights opportunities for improved communication between producers and processors. Listen now on all major platforms! “Trypsin inhibitor levels ranged widely from very low values to levels that could negatively impact nursery pig performance when included in diets at higher concentrations.” - Dr. Katelyn Gaffield Meet the guests: Dr. Katelyn Gaffield is an Assistant Research Professor in Swine Nutrition at Kansas State University. Her work focuses on soybean meal quality, nutrient consistency, and large scale ingredient evaluation to support precise diet formulation and improve swine production efficiency. Sierra Collier is a graduate researcher at Kansas State University specializing in soybean meal evaluation and trypsin inhibitor effects in nursery pigs. Her research supports improved ingredient quality assessment and practical applications for swine nutrition programs. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(02:22) Survey overview(03:26) Sample scale(04:20) Nutrient consistency(04:45) Fat variation(05:13) Trypsin levels(07:15) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - DietForge - Essential Ag Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    9 min
  8. Dr. Kwangwook Kim: Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Nursery Pigs | Ep. 216

    MAR 26

    Dr. Kwangwook Kim: Non-Nutritive Sweeteners in Nursery Pigs | Ep. 216

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kwangwook Kim, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, discusses the use of non-nutritive sweeteners in nursery pig diets. He explains how sucralose and neotame influence feed intake, gut health, metabolism, and the frequency of diarrhea compared to antibiotics. The conversation highlights mechanisms beyond palatability, including hormone signaling and nutrient transport. Listen now on all major platforms! “Receptors responsible for sweet taste are present not only in the mouth but also along the intestinal tract.” Meet the guest: Dr. Kwangwook Kim is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in swine nutrition and feed additives under disease challenge models. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, where he focused on intestinal health and metabolic responses in pigs. His research evaluates alternatives to antibiotics, targeting gut health and performance in nursery pigs.  Click here to read the full research article! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:11) Introduction(01:49) Research focus(02:37) Sweetener overview(03:51) Trial design(05:39) Mechanisms explained(07:25) Diarrhea reduction(10:03) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - Essential Ag Solutions - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    10 min
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Learn swine nutrition from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a swine nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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