In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia continues to discuss the link between weaning weight and biomarkers in piglets. He explains how oxidative stress and gut health indicators impact performance and suggests targeted nutritional strategies to support low-weaning-weight pigs. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Low weaning weight pigs had higher diamine oxidase and lactate levels, indicating issues in gut barrier function."

Meet the guest: Dr. Young Dal Jang is an Assistant Professor of Non-Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Georgia. With a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry from Seoul National University, his expertise centers on swine nutrition, particularly young pig and sow development. He previously held academic roles at the University of Kentucky and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (02:25) Biomarkers and pig health
• (03:15) Oxidative stress markers
• (04:17) Biomarker analysis methods
• (06:31) Nutritional support strategies
• (09:56) 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. Jeff Hansen from Elanco shares practical strategies to reduce heat stress in grow-finish pigs. He discusses how rising temperatures affect feed intake, growth, and carcass quality, and explains how nutritional tools, such as Skycis, and environmental adjustments can help maintain performance during high-stress periods. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Technologies that reduce heat or metabolic stress in pigs deliver the greatest value during summer, when growth is challenged and profit potential is highest."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jeffrey Hansen is a Swine Technical Consultant at Elanco Animal Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University, along with degrees in Animal Science and Nutrition from Texas A&M University. With a passion for pork fat quality, feed management, and production efficiency, Dr. Hansen brings decades of swine nutrition and technical expertise to the industry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (02:59) Managing heat stress
• (05:08) Physiological effects of heat stress
• (06:45) Strategies and adjustments
• (08:27) Nutritional solutions
• (11:09) Supporting pigs under stress
• (12:55) 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. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores nutritional strategies for managing low weaning weight pigs. He discusses the physiological stress of weaning, the role of biomarkers, and ways to improve piglet survival and performance. Learn how tailored nutrition can support growth and reduce post-weaning challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Regardless of weaning weight, every pig had low feed intake and growth in the first week post-weaning."

Meet the guest: Dr. Young Dal Jang is an Assistant Professor of Non-Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Georgia. With a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry from Seoul National University, his expertise centers on swine nutrition, particularly young pig and sow development. He previously held academic roles at the University of Kentucky and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (02:17) Guest background
• (03:27) Importance of weaning weight
• (05:32) Post-weaning pig performance
• (07:27) Predicting piglet outcomes
• (08:00) Using blood biomarkers
• (10:33) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Panagiotis Tassis from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki sheds light on the crucial issue of mycotoxins and their impact on swine production. Dr. Tassis talks about the most harmful mycotoxins, their widespread presence around the world, and the clinical signs they cause at various stages of swine production. Learn how to recognize hidden symptoms and apply targeted feed interventions. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mycotoxins are a global issue affecting swine production worldwide. Awareness and prevention are essential to managing these toxins effectively."

Meet the guest: Dr. Panagiotis Tassis is an Associate Professor of Swine Medicine and Reproduction at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He earned his DVM and PhD in Swine Medicine from the same institution, with research focused on the effects of mycotoxins on swine health and reproduction.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:35) Introduction
• (02:36) Major mycotoxins affecting swine
• (04:12) Global mycotoxin patterns
• (05:44) Clinical symptoms in swine
• (08:59) Diagnostic approaches
• (12:06) Mitigation strategies
• (13:46) 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. 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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• (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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• (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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• (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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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Natalie Diether from Dalhousie University discusses the complex gut microbiome shifts in pigs during weaning. She explains how stress, diet, and microbial function interact, and what producers should know when selecting feed additives. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Stress impairs gut barrier function, increasing permeability and inflammation, making pigs more vulnerable post-weaning."

Meet the guest: Dr. Natalie Diether is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, specializing in gut microbiome research. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Sciences from the University of Alberta, where she used multi-omics tools to study the interaction between diet, gut microbes, and host metabolism. Her work focuses on nutritional strategies that improve pig health during vulnerable periods like weaning.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:19) Introduction
• (02:14) Microbial shifts post-weaning
• (04:53) Choosing functional additives
• (05:46) Matching additive to function
• (07:54) Understanding microbiome needs
• (09:24) Microbial shifts explained
• (10:38) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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