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. Cierra Kozole: Methionine Requirements for Lactating Sows | Ep. 230

    3d ago

    Cierra Kozole: Methionine Requirements for Lactating Sows | Ep. 230

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Cierra Kozole, PhD candidate in Swine Nutrition at the University of Guelph, explains how methionine supports lactating sows beyond milk protein synthesis. She discusses updated requirement estimates, source comparisons, methylation demand, and why modern sow genetics may require more precise amino acid strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! "Methionine supports protein synthesis while also serving critical functions through methylation pathways that influence multiple biological processes." Meet the guest: Cierra Kozole is a PhD candidate in Swine Nutrition at the University of Guelph in Canada. Her doctoral research focuses on refining estimates of methionine requirements for primiparous lactating sows, including evaluating methionine sources, nutrient partitioning, methylation reactions, and the links among amino acid supply, milk production, and sow protein retention. Learn more from Cierra Kozole 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(01:24) Introduction(02:29) Requirement estimates(03:37) Methionine pathways(04:44) Source comparison(05:53) Methionine partitioning(08:33) Genetic influences(11:54) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - 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

    12 min
  2. Eugene Rodberg: Feed Quality Challenges Today | Ep. 229

    Jun 25

    Eugene Rodberg: Feed Quality Challenges Today | Ep. 229

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Eugene Rodberg from Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health discusses how feed ingredients, fat quality, feed hygiene, and water management influence swine performance. He explains the importance of ingredient sourcing, oxidation control, clean feed systems, and water line sanitation to support animal health and productivity during seasonal challenges. Listen now on all major platforms! "Feed quality depends on ingredient sourcing, laboratory verification, and maintaining hygiene throughout delivery systems until nutrients reach livestock consumption points." Meet the guest: Eugene Rodberg is Senior Product Manager at Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health with more than 30 years of experience in feed additives, vitamins, enzymes, and organic acids. An Iowa State University graduate, Eugene has worked across feed-ingredient marketing, sales, and nutrition solutions focused on livestock performance and feed-quality management. Listen to Eugene Rodberg 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! Dr. Gabi Doughan: Why Water Quality Matters | Ep. 183 Dr. Roman Moreno: Fat Use in Swine Diets | Ep. 194 What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:09) Introduction(01:59) Ingredient quality(03:17) Feed hygiene practices(03:59) Feed ingredient quality(05:19) Fat quality insights(07:27) Water management(09:55) 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

    10 min
  3. Dr. John O'Doherty: Feed Quality and Gut Health - Part 2 | Ep. 228

    Jun 18

    Dr. John O'Doherty: Feed Quality and Gut Health - Part 2 | Ep. 228

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John O'Doherty from University College Dublin continues to explain how preserved grain strategies can improve gut health, nutrient digestibility, microbial stability, and post-weaning performance in pigs. He discusses low-protein diets, maternal nutrition, feed consistency, and the future of biologically aligned swine feeding systems focused on sustainability and efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! "The future of swine nutrition lies not in adding more complexity, but in better alignment between the pig, the diet, and the system as a whole." Meet the guest: Dr. John O'Doherty is a Full Professor of Monogastric Nutrition at University College Dublin, where his research focuses on microbiome-directed nutrition, gastrointestinal biology, microbial ecology, immune function, and sustainable livestock production. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and holds 11 patents. Learn more from Dr. John O'Doherty 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(01:20) Introduction(02:26) Preserved grains(03:48) Low-protein diets(05:17) Maternal nutrition(06:55) Feed quality(08:39) Future nutrition(10:36) 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

    10 min
  4. Dr. John O'Doherty: Digestive Health and Nutrient Flow - Part 1 | Ep. 227

    Jun 11

    Dr. John O'Doherty: Digestive Health and Nutrient Flow - Part 1 | Ep. 227

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John O'Doherty, Full Professor of Monogastric Nutrition at University College Dublin, explains how digestive health in pigs depends on nutrient flow, stomach function, and feed quality. He discusses weaning challenges and microbiome stability to improve gut health and performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "Gut health is fundamentally a nutrient flow problem before it is a pathogen problem." Meet the guest: Dr. John O'Doherty is a Full Professor of Monogastric Nutrition at University College Dublin, where his research focuses on microbiome-directed nutrition, gastrointestinal biology, microbial ecology, immune function, and sustainable livestock production. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and holds 11 patents. Learn more from Dr. John O'Doherty 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(01:13) Introduction(02:14) Nutrient flow and gut health(03:49) Weaning digestive challenges(05:24) Replacing zinc oxide(07:19) Stomach function(09:21) Grain to gut concept(12:41) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - 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

    12 min
  5. Dr. Marco de Mik: Enhancing Piglet Gut Health | Ep. 226

    Jun 4

    Dr. Marco de Mik: Enhancing Piglet Gut Health | Ep. 226

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article! "The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health." Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism.  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(02:51) Weaning challenges(03:59) Role of the stomach(06:40) Effective feed ingredients(09:19) Inert fiber in diets(10:39) Importance of fiber size(12:32) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin * Fortiva - 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

    12 min
  6. Dr. Rosero and Dr. Borg: Going Beyond Feed Formulation to Maximize Profitability | Ep. 225

    May 28

    Dr. Rosero and Dr. Borg: Going Beyond Feed Formulation to Maximize Profitability | Ep. 225

    Drs. David Rosero and Bart Borg discuss the introduction of a new online financial model that estimates the economic value of nutritional strategies to maximize growth potential and profit per pig. Feed4Profit, developed by Iowa State University in collaboration with U.S. Soy, integrates multiple user inputs, including diet formulation, predicted growth performance, and future pricing for ingredients and pigs. “Users can design feeding programs with different ingredients, model the performance response, and compare the forecasted income and feed costs over a 12-month period.” David Rosero, PhD, Iowa State University “Seasonal changes in pig performance is one example of how nutritional strategies can impact profitability. This tool can help nutritionists analyze the financial impact of adjusting these feeding programs, while still meeting minimum nutritional requirements.”  Bart Borg, PhD, Passel Farms Meet the guests: Dr. David Rosero, PhD, Assistant Professor, Iowa State University, Ames, IA David Rosero is an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University. His research program focuses on conducting applied research on swine nutrition and the practical application of smart farming. He previously served as the technical officer for The Hanor Company, overseeing nutrition, research, and innovation efforts. Dr. Bart Borg, PhD, Vice President of Feed and Nutrition, Passel Farms, Ames, IA Barton Borg, VP, Passel Farms, leads the feed manufacturing and nutrition team. He spent 14 years as director of feed operations for Murphy Brown LLC and was involved in nutrition, ingredient procurement, feed manufacturing, R&D activities, and ISO22000. Bart has held positions in the swine production and feed supply industries and manages a family farming business. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Goodband & Dr. Mendoza: Listen to the Pigs - Performance Impact of Increasing Soybean Meal With and Without DDGS | Ep. 177 Dr. Bart Borg and Dr. Nathan Augspurger: A Preview of the Soybean Meal Application Symposium | Ep. 208 What you will learn:  (00:00) Highlight(00:58) Introduction(02:07) Profit modeling(03:23) Economic integration(05:08) Tool availability(08:04) Feeding decisions(09:52) Tool applications(12:21) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * United Soybean - Feed4Profit 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

    15 min
  7. Grady Privett: Sorghum Inclusion in Sow Lactation Diets | Ep. 224

    May 21

    Grady Privett: Sorghum Inclusion in Sow Lactation Diets | Ep. 224

    In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Grady Privett, a graduate student at Kansas State University, discusses research evaluating sorghum as a replacement for corn in lactation diets for sows. He discusses particle-size management, feed intake, energy value, and commercial-mill considerations when using sorghum in swine production systems. Learn how sorghum can support sow and litter performance in practical operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Sorghum can replace corn in lactation diets when particle size is controlled, and feed mills avoid whole berries in finished feed." Meet the guest: Grady Privett is a graduate student in Animal Sciences at Kansas State University with experience in swine production, nutrition research, and commercial farm operations. His work focuses on nutritional strategies to improve sow and litter performance, including the inclusion of sorghum in lactation diets. Listen to Grady Privett 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(01:40) Introduction(02:42) Sorghum trial design(03:28) Performance results(04:55) Particle size importance(06:24) Mill processing challenges(09:58) Energy value discussion(10:30) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Fortiva * Kemin - 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

    10 min
  8. Dr. Julian Arroyave: Nursery Feed Budgets | Ep. 223

    May 14

    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
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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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