In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Apoorva Shah, CEO of SAM Nutrition, explores how AI and automation are reshaping the swine industry and global agribusiness. He breaks down what resiliency really means for producers facing global trade shifts and input cost pressures, and how forward-thinking leaders can turn disruption into growth. Listen now on all major platforms to hear practical insights on leading through change.

"At the end of the day, true resiliency means building feed and food systems that can withstand global disruptions."

Meet the guest: Apoorva Shah is the Chief Executive Officer of SAM Nutrition. With a background in entrepreneurship and marketing from the University of St. Thomas, he has led SAM Nutrition since 2011, focusing on strategic innovation within animal nutrition and feed systems. Passionate about disruption and leadership, he brings over a decade of experience shaping the future of agribusiness.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:34) Introduction
• (02:11) Global trade tensions
• (05:44) Supply chain resiliency
• (08:59) AI in operations
• (15:58) Workforce adaptation
• (23:24) Innovation in uncertainty
• (28:09) Final three questions

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* NEXUS Powered by SAM

* Pancopia™

* Adisseo

* Vaxxinova

* SunHy

* National Pork Board

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- BinSentry

- Lucta

- dsm-firmenich

- Eastman

- AB Vista

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board, shares updates on the development of the U.S. National Swine Health Strategy. He explains how producer input, collaboration with industry partners, and data-driven priorities are shaping a healthier and more resilient national herd. Learn how this strategy aims to improve both pig health and producer well-being. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The National Swine Health Strategy was designed to unite producers, veterinarians, and industry partners under a common vision for herd health improvement."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dustin Oedekoven serves as Chief Veterinarian at the National Pork Board, leading initiatives in foreign animal disease preparedness and national herd health strategy. A graduate of Iowa State University, his expertise focuses on animal health systems, prevention, and strategic leadership in the U.S. swine industry.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:33) Introduction
• (03:44) National Pork Board role
• (05:06) Health strategy explained
• (09:06) Producer survey insights
• (12:33) Survey results summary
• (19:33) Industry progress
• (22:33) Final three questions

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* National Pork Board

* NEXUS Powered by SAM

* Pancopia™

* Adisseo

* Vaxxinova

* SunHy

- AB Vista

- Pharmacosmos

- BinSentry

- Lucta

- dsm-firmenich

- Eastman

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Diego Huerta, a PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois, discusses his recent study on the effects of vitamin D and 25(OH)D3 supplementation in grow-finish pig diets. He explains how adjusting vitamin concentrations can influence bone health, lameness, and pork quality. Learn practical takeaways for improving pig performance and welfare. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We found that higher vitamin doses and 25(OH)D3 reduced the incidence of osteochondrosis-related lesions."

Meet the guest: Diego Huerta is a Graduate Research Assistant and PhD student in Animal Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, advised by Dr. Hans H. Stein. Holding degrees from UNAM, his work focuses on swine nutrition, welfare, and meat quality.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:01) Introduction
• (03:17) Study purpose
• (09:34) Growth performance
• (10:17) Lesion reductions
• (16:26) Pork quality findings
• (18:51) Practical recommendations
• (22:08) Final three questions

The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

dsm-firmenich

* SunHy

* National Pork Board

* NEXUS Powered by SAM

* Pancopia™

* Adisseo

* Vaxxinova

- Eastman

- AB Vista

- Pharmacosmos

- BinSentry

- Lucta

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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