In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sarah Pearce from the USDA explores the importance of intestinal integrity in swine and its impact on animal health and performance. She explains how stressors, such as weaning and heat, can impair gut function and highlights nutritional strategies that help maintain barrier function. Learn practical insights into feed additives and preventative gut health solutions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Intestinal integrity refers to a physical and biochemical barrier that prevents the harmful passage of molecules."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sarah Pearce is a Research Animal Physiologist at the USDA with a Ph.D. and M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from Iowa State University, and a B.S. from the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on gastrointestinal physiology, particularly exploring non-antibiotic nutritional strategies to maintain intestinal health under stress.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (02:21) Intestinal integrity defined
• (03:34) Gut's role in health
• (04:36) Swine stressor impacts
• (05:51) Nutritional support options
• (07:26) Biotics and butyrate
• (07:59) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, continues to explore the latest trends in swine nutrition, focusing on mortality reduction, fiber's role in gut health, and protein digestibility. Dr. Patience highlights key areas of research that are shaping the future of pig health and performance, with a special emphasis on practical applications. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We’re seeing more attention paid to mortality, which is crucial for improving performance and reducing costs in pig farming."

Meet the guest: Dr. John Patience is Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, with decades of experience in swine nutrition and research. His career spans roles in extension, industry, and research management, including directing the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada. Dr. Patience’s work has advanced practical solutions for swine nutrition, particularly in energy supply, dietary fiber, and improving pig management.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:38) Introduction
• (02:05) Trends in mortality reduction
• (01:45) Mortality tracking
• (05:53) Role of fiber in health
• (07:11) Evaluating protein digestibility
• (09:06) Negative trends
• (10:08) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, discusses significant trends in swine nutrition and management over the last decade. From improvements in housing, nutrition, and genetics to addressing ongoing challenges in disease control, Dr. Patience provides valuable insights into the evolution of the swine industry. Discover how swine nutrition has transformed and the future directions that experts should keep an eye on. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Birth weight improvements are key because 50% of mortality occurs in piglets weighing less than 1.75 pounds."

Meet the guest: Dr. John Patience is Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, with decades of experience in swine nutrition and research. His career spans roles in extension, industry, and research management, including directing the Prairie Swine Centre in Canada. Dr. Patience’s work has advanced practical solutions for swine nutrition, particularly in energy supply, dietary fiber, and improving pig management.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:27) Introduction
• (01:10) Guest background
• (02:38) Managing weaning pigs
• (04:12) Improving piglet birthweight
• (06:46) Impact of weaning age
• (07:30) Feed intake post-weaning
• (09:17) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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