In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Katlyn McClellan, PhD Candidate at South Dakota State University and swine nutrition researcher, explains how late gestation phase feeding can improve sow nutrient status, farrowing outcomes, and piglet survival. She discusses anemia in modern prolific sows, limitations of traditional bump feeding, and practical strategies for implementation. Learn research-driven insight for nutrition and production professionals. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Phase feeding is built on the idea that sow nutrient needs are not static through gestation, especially during the last third when biological demands increase.”

Meet the guest: Katlyn McClellan is a PhD Candidate at South Dakota State University, specializing in swine nutrition. Her research focuses on sow nutrient status, anemia, and feeding strategies during the late gestation phase to support modern prolific sow productivity. Katlyn holds a Master of Science from South Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fresno.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:40) Introduction
• (02:09) Phase feeding basics
• (04:14) Sow anemia issues
• (07:18) Key study outcomes
• (08:30) Multi-cycle effects
• (12:33) Practical adoption
• (21:52) Final Questions



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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. James Kober, a consulting swine veterinarian and founder of West Michigan Livestock Consulting, explores the often-overlooked impact of water quality on pig health and productivity. He shares decades of field experience on how water issues can influence intake, disease, and mortality across production phases. Discover practical strategies for improving water systems on-farm. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Water issues in sows can impact reproduction, particularly by lengthening wean-to-service intervals."

Meet the guest: Dr. James Kober earned both his B.S. in Animal Science and DVM from Michigan State University. With over three decades dedicated exclusively to swine, he now works as an independent consulting veterinarian and founder of West Michigan Livestock Consulting. Drawing from field experience, Dr. Kober focuses on optimizing swine health through water management and disease control.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (06:43) Water quality impact
• (08:54) Water testing
• (10:53) Fixing water systems
• (12:31) Water-linked disease risks
• (17:54) Practical on-farm tips
• (19:38) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Anastasia Vlasova from The Ohio State University breaks down what rotaviruses are, how they affect pigs, and why they matter for swine health and productivity. She discusses virus diversity, transmission pathways, challenges in prevention, and how new vaccine technologies and diagnostic tools can shape the future of control strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Rotaviruses are a group of distinct viral species that impact pigs differently depending on age and immune status."

Meet the guest: Dr. Anastasia Vlasova is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University’s Center for Food Animal Health. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Virology from the Ivanovsky Institute for Virology. With over 20 years of experience in virology and swine diseases, her research focuses on the molecular biology and immunology of enteric viruses in pigs.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (05:02) Rotavirus species overview
• (07:57) Airborne transmission study
• (10:17) Farm-level prevention
• (13:17) Immunity and vaccination
• (24:37) Diagnostic tools
• (30:35) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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