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Managing swine manure is a critical environmental challenge that must be met in order to curtail greenhouse gas emissions, alleviate pollution hazards, and maximize the beneficial utilization of organic waste in agriculture. By integrating inventive strategies with cutting-edge technologies, the agricultural sector can achieve that goal of making substantial advancements in emission reduction and ensuring long-term sustainability. In this episode, Dr. Rajagopal delves into livestock waste management (especially swine), exploring effective and innovative solutions for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions of livestock.

Meet the guest: Dr. Rajinikanth Rajagopal

Experience
Current: Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaPast: Research Associate at Concordia University
Background
Ph.D., Environmental Biotechnology (Indian Institute of Technology)M.Sc. (Indian Institute of Science)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine

Fiber has a critical role in the diets of gestation sows, but what exactly do we know about its composition and its impact on the metabolism of the animals? Can diets be optimized to account for all the benefits of fiber to gestation sows? In this episode, Thomas Crome discusses his studies that involve different fiber types and focus on sow metabolism and microbiome. The research compares diets containing insoluble and soluble fiber, with and without a multi-carbohydrate product, and analyzes markers of oxidative status, immunity, energy balance, and digestion.

Meet the guest: Thomas Crome

Experience
Current: Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Tech University Past: Production Nutrition Intern at AMVC Management Services
Background
M.Sc., Nutritional Physiology (Texas Tech University)B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Iowa State University)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine

Using data to monitor and improve swine performance is increasingly important today, so how can we improve collection and interpretation in order to use it more effectively? There are novel ways in which data can be understood for us to get better insights into how swine researchers can improve its use through different indicators and proper actions generated from various sources. In this episode, Dr. Carlos Piñeiro discusses his experience analyzing and monitoring health and production indicators for over 20 years, including the integration of different sources of data on swine production.

Meet the guest: Dr. Carlos Piñeiro

Experience
Current: CEO at Animal Data Analytics
Background
Ph.D., Animal Science (Meiji University)E.C.P.H.M. DiplomateD.V.M. (Polytechnic University of Madrid)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine

Manganese is an essential nutrient in pig diets. First, because it plays a crucial role in various physiological and biochemical processes, such as bone development in piglets. Second, because it has antioxidant properties, since enzymes help minimize the production of reactive oxygen species and the synthesis of a precursor to cholesterol, for instance. In this episode, Dr. Clint Edmunds discusses a study that involved supplementing sow feed with manganese and analyzing its effects on sows and their litter performance.

Meet the guest: Dr. Clint Edmunds

Experience
Current: Assistant Professor of Biology at Clayton State UniversityPast: Doctoral Candidate in Animal Science - Swine Nutrition at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Background
Ph.D., Animal Science (The University of Georgia)M.Sc.,  Animal Science (The University of Georgia)B.Sc., Biology (Georgia College and State University)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Trouw Nutrition
- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine

Copper and zinc are trace elements which are commonly used in pig feed due to their growth promoting and antimicrobial properties. However, overuse can lead to their excessive excretion in manure, thus leading to negative environmental consequences. So it’s critical not only to consider reducing the overuse but also choosing the best source for these minerals. In this episode, Dr. Megan Edwards discusses her experience with effectively reducing the levels of zinc and copper fed to pigs. 

Meet the guest: Dr. Megan Edwards

Experience
Current: Owner/Animal Nutrition Consultant at Feed for Thought Company Ltd.; Owner/Animal Nutrition Consultant at Integral Nutrition (S) Pte. Ltd.Past: Regional Technical Manager Swine at DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific
Background
Ph.D., Animal Nutrition (University of New England)Graduate Certificate, Poultry Nutrition and Production (University of New England)B.Sc., Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography (Flinders University)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Trouw Nutrition
- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine

Weaning involves various stressors that affect the intestinal tract of pigs, cause immunological and behavioral changes, and expose the animals to pathogens, new diets, and social interactions. Such impacts of early-life stressors can have lasting effects on the health of the pigs, but it may be possible to strengthen their immune system by modulating it. With that in mind, Mitchell discusses in this episode his research on trained immunity, which involves reprogramming innate immune cells in prenatal pigs to respond differently to subsequent challenges following an endogenous insult.

Meet the guest: Ty Mitchell

Experience
Current: Undergraduate Research Assistant at Texas Tech University
Background
B.Sc., Animal Science (Texas Tech University)
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Trouw Nutrition
- Phibro
- Hubbard Feeds
- Alltech
- DSM
- Land O'Lakes
- Adare
- Animine