In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Whitney from Eastman explores the strategic role of acidification in swine diets. He breaks down how organic and inorganic acids impact gut health, nutrient absorption, and immunity, especially under stress conditions like weaning or heat. Learn practical applications for acidifiers across production phases. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Acidification improves enzyme activity, which accelerates the breakdown of nutrients and their absorption in the gut."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mark Whitney earned his Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and holds an M.S. and B.S. in Animal Nutrition and Animal & Range Science from North Dakota State University. With decades of experience in swine extension, nutrition, and technical service, he currently serves as Technical Services Manager, Swine Nutrition at Eastman. His expertise includes gut health, feed formulation, and nursery pig management.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:35) Introduction
• (03:12) Acidification basics
• (04:50) Acidifying methods
• (08:07) Organic vs. inorganic acids
• (10:23) Synergistic effects
• (14:14) Recent findings on acidification
• (25:46) Final questions

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Eastman

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- Cid Lines

- Pancopia™

- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Russ Euken from Iowa State University unpacks the economic implications of pig mortality in commercial swine operations. He discusses key cost components, decision-making tools, and strategies for minimizing losses through better recordkeeping, biosecurity, and early intervention. Learn how producers can use modeling tools to identify opportunities for cost savings. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mortality affects not just lost revenue from fewer hogs but also has hidden impacts like reduced manure value and feed costs."

Meet the guest: Russ Euken serves as an Extension Livestock Specialist at Iowa State University, with over four decades of experience supporting swine and beef producers across Iowa. He focuses on helping producers enhance profitability through data-informed management decisions.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:13) Economics of mortality
• (05:34) Hidden production costs
• (08:49) Mortality by production stage
• (12:01) Real farm cost-savings
• (20:07) Changes in biosecurity
• (29:40) Final three questions

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Pancopia™

* SunHy

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- AB Vista

- dsm-firmenich

- Eastman

- Pharmacosmos

- Lucta

- Adisseo

- Fortiva

- Cid Lines

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Kevin Whitaker from CID LINES, an Ecolab Company, discusses swine biosecurity and the importance of using cleaners and detergents to make disinfectants more effective and strengthen biosecurity protocols. He outlines the chemistry behind alkaline and acidic cleaners, their applications, and the economic benefits of using them correctly. Discover actionable tips to improve barn hygiene, reduce pathogen loads, and boost disinfection effectiveness. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Reducing pathogen levels improves herd performance by lowering disease pressure and maximizing disinfectant effectiveness."

Meet the guest: Kevin Whitaker brings over 30 years of experience in swine production, with expertise in genetics, nutrition, animal health, and especially biosecurity protocol development. He holds the role of Senior Distribution Account Manager at CID LINES, an Ecolab company, providing technical and sales support for swine hygiene solutions.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (03:26) Biosecurity product layering
• (06:05) Alkaline vs. acidic cleaners
• (08:21) Benefits of cleaners
• (10:41) Getting teams on board
• (14:38) Application techniques
• (20:49) Final three questions

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Cid Lines

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- Fortiva

- Keys Manufacturing

- Pancopia™

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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