The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia explores iron nutrition in piglets and its impact on health and growth. He explains why iron is crucial for development, the risks associated with deficiency, and how various injection strategies impact performance. You’ll learn practical insights on iron requirements, retention, timing, and supplementation. Listen now on all major platforms! "Iron is required for hemoglobin synthesis, myoglobin synthesis, and antioxidant enzyme activity in pigs." Meet the guest: Dr. Young Dal Jang https://www.linkedin.com/in/youngdal-jang/ is an Assistant Professor of Non-Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry from Seoul National University and has conducted extensive research on swine nutrition, focusing on trace minerals, vitamins, and functional feed additives. His current work emphasizes iron strategies to enhance piglet health, immunity, and growth. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+podcast+show What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:50) Introduction (03:32) Iron’s role in piglets (06:07) Iron requirements (10:50) Hemoglobin and growth (13:20) Two shots vs one (18:07) Post-weaning iron diets (31:24) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Pharmacosmos (https://us.uniferon.com/research) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) - BinSentry (https://www.binsentry.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swineitpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swineitpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/35668405/

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorvashahmn/ 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. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+podcast+show What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:56) Introduction (01:31) Global trade tensions (05:04) Supply chain resiliency (08:19) AI in operations (15:18) Workforce adaptation (22:44) Innovation in uncertainty (27:25) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) - Pharmacosmos (https://us.uniferon.com/research) - BinSentry (https://www.binsentry.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swineitpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swineitpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/35668405/

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusty-oedekoven-bb0bb7110/ 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. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+podcast+show Dr. Meredith Petersen: Secure Pork Supply Plan | Ep. 276 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Secure-Pork-Supply-Plan-Petersen Dr. Patrick Webb & Dr. Brent Pepin: Pork Traceability | Ep. 279 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Pork-Traceability What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:55) Introduction (03:06) National Pork Board role (04:28) Health strategy explained (08:28) Producer survey insights (11:55) Survey results summary (18:55) Industry progress (21:55) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Pharmacosmos (https://us.uniferon.com/research) - BinSentry (https://www.binsentry.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swineitpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swineitpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/35668405/

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. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+podcast+show What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:23) Introduction (02:39) Study purpose (08:56) Growth performance (09:39) Lesion reductions (15:48) Pork quality findings (18:13) Practical recommendations (21:30) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Pharmacosmos (https://us.uniferon.com/research) - BinSentry (https://www.binsentry.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swineitpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swineitpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/35668405/

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Gary Rohrer from the USDA Meat Animal Research Center shares findings from his latest research on identifying early indicators of lameness in gilts. He explains how pressure mats, camera-based behavior tracking, and emerging technologies can support genetic selection for sow longevity and productivity. Learn how movement data might change how producers manage and select replacement gilts. Listen now on all major platforms! "The distance an animal travels daily in a finishing pen strongly correlates with its lameness outcomes later in the farrowing house." Meet the guest: Dr. Gary Rohrer https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-rohrer-83669633/ received his Ph.D. in Genetics from Texas A&M University and currently works as a Research Geneticist at the USDA Meat Animal Research Center. His work focuses on identifying genetic markers linked to swine traits like meat quality, reproductive performance, and lameness. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+it+podcast+show What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:42) Introduction (02:50) Early lameness detection (03:42) Gait analysis technology (08:48) Behavior monitoring tools (12:18) Applying genetics on farm (18:19) Future of swine research (25:53) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * National Pork Board (https://porkcheckoff.org/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Pharmacosmos (https://us.uniferon.com/research) - BinSentry (https://www.binsentry.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swineitpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swineitpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/35668405/