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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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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What you will learn:

• (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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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gabi Doughan from Iowa State University explores the overlooked yet critical role of water quality in swine production. She breaks down the science behind biofilms, water line disinfection strategies, and how pathogens can persist in poorly maintained systems. Learn practical steps for monitoring and improving water systems to protect pig health and performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Pigs actually will consume 2 to 2 and a half times their amount of water versus their feed by volume."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gabi Doughan is a swine veterinarian and Technical Project Specialist at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a DVM, a Master’s in Veterinary Preventative Medicine, and a PhD in Population Sciences in Animal Health, all from Iowa State. Her research focuses on water biosecurity, water quality, and biofilm management in swine production systems

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (01:50) Water quality
• (03:06) Monitoring methods
• (04:00) Water’s impact on health
• (05:57) Disinfection steps
• (07:12) Treating sow farms
• (10:21) Closing thoughts

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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