The Swine it Podcast Show

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Chad Stahl, Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, explains why managing inflammation is critical for swine performance and efficiency. He discusses the balance between normal and excessive immune responses, nutritional strategies to control oxidative stress, and practical tools to support gut and systemic health. Learn science-based insights for swine professionals focused on improving productivity and herd outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! “The goal is not eliminating inflammation but managing it so immune responses match the actual level of challenge.” Meet the guest: Dr. Chad Stahl https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-stahl-7b3b2b28a/ is Director of Innovation at Standard Nutrition, where he focuses on science-based innovation for animal agriculture. He has held academic leadership roles at the University of Maryland, North Carolina State University, and Iowa State University, and previously worked as a biologist at the FDA. His work centers on nutrition, controlling inflammation, and improving efficiency in swine production. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition: https://swinenutritioninnercircle.com/ 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 (00:41) Introduction (01:45) Inflammation purpose (03:04) Inflammation cascades (04:17) Nutritional strategies (07:14) Oxidative stress (09:25) Applied solutions (17:03) Final Questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) - dsm-firmenich (http://dsm-firmenich.com/FUMzyme) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - 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. Ariel Carlos, feeds and livestock consultant with over 40 years of experience, shares practical insights on swine production challenges in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. He explains African swine fever recovery, farm consolidation, feed cost pressure, alternative feedstuffs, heat stress, and nutrition strategies. Get real-world insights to support herd health and production decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! "The Philippines imports one hundred percent of protein sources, which is primarily soybean meal." Meet the guest: Dr. Ariel Carlos holds a BS and MS in Animal Science from the University of the Philippines and a PhD in Poultry Science from the University of Georgia. With over 40 years of experience, he works as a feeds and livestock consultant across Southeast Asia, specializing in monogastric nutrition and farm management. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition: https://swinenutritioninnercircle.com/ 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. Nicole Zhou: Chinese Feed Industry Overview | Ep. 270: https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/Chinese-Feed-Industry-Overview Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra: Non-starch Polysaccharide Enzymes | Ep. 280: https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/Non-starch-Polysaccharide-Enzymes What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:54) Introduction (03:04) Industry structure (08:49) Feed costs (12:34) Compliance costs (20:34) Heat stress (27:24) Practical nutrition insights (31:11) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 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. Christopher Tuggle from Iowa State University shares how genomic science is shaping disease resilience in pigs. He discusses the role of transcriptomics, blood-based genetic testing, and resilience-focused selection in modern breeding strategies. Learn how large-scale data and molecular tools are enhancing swine health. Listen now on all major platforms! "We're really trying to understand whether we can predict the future growth or disease resistance of that animal by looking earlier in the blood sample." Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Tuggle is a Distinguished Professor of Agriculture at Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Chemistry from St. Cloud State University. His work in swine genomics focuses on improving disease resilience and immune function through advanced molecular research. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition: https://swinenutritioninnercircle.com/ 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 (00:40) Introduction (02:10) Current research projects (05:09) Genetic disease resilience (09:29) Heritability of traits (15:13) Scope of resilience project (20:10) Applying results to industry (31:52) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) 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. Satoshi Otake, visiting scientist at the University of Minnesota, shares key insights from chairing the Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress held in Japan. He explains how sustainability, biosecurity, production efficiency, and scientific collaboration are shaping the future of swine production in Asia and beyond. Learn how global knowledge exchange supports progress across the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms! "Producer sessions were created to connect scientific information with real production-level decision-making." Meet the guest: Dr. Satoshi Otake https://www.linkedin.com/in/satoshi-otake-8a848137/ is a visiting scientist at the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in swine health, production systems, and international scientific collaboration. His work focuses on advancing sustainable pig production through biosecurity, population medicine, and industry-driven research. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition: https://swinenutritioninnercircle.com/ 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 (01:00) Introduction (02:47) Congress vision (09:30) Scientific priorities (11:47) Sessions insights (12:15) Future technologies (18:05) Biggest challenges (23:50) Closing thoughts The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - AB Vista (https://www.abvista.com/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) 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, Clinton Monchuk, Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus, discusses how Canadian consumers view pork production today. The conversation explores trust in the food system, urbanization, and why transparency matters more than ever for farmers. Clinton shares practical ways producers can use digital tools and clear communication to better connect with consumers beyond the farm gate. Listen now on all major platforms. "For the first time since Covid, consumers feel the food system is going in the right direction." Meet the guest: Clinton Monchuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinton-monchuk-575582/?originalSubdomain=ca is the Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan and Canadian Food Focus. Raised on a family farm in Saskatchewan, he holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a master’s degree in agribusiness from the University of Guelph. His work centers on consumer engagement, food literacy, and building trust in Canadian agriculture. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition: https://swinenutritioninnercircle.com/ 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 (01:04) Introduction (04:14) Consumer priorities (11:51) Digital engagement (14:34) Farmer perceptions (19:04) Building trust (29:44) Take-home messages (31:14) Final three questions The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pancopia™ (https://www.pancopia.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Vaxxinova (https://vaxxinova.us.com/) * NEXUS powered by SAM (https://www.samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) * SunHy (https://en.sunhy.cn/) - Eastman (https://www.eastman.com/en) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VVC-premix) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - Lucta (https://www.lucta.com/en/feed-additives/swine/) - 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/