In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John OโDoherty discusses strategies to enhance gut health and optimize feed efficiency in swine. Dr. O'Doherty offers valuable insights into sustainable practices for the swine industry, from the research on seaweed extracts to the benefits of acidified grains. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. "Our research shows a 9% improvement in average daily gain in pigs fed with extracted laminarin from seaweed." Meet the guest: Dr. John O'Doherty , a professor of monogastric nutrition at University College Dublin, specializes in swine nutrition. With a PhD in Animal Nutrition and over 300 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. O'Doherty's research emphasizes innovative solutions, particularly in gut health and sustainable feeding practices. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:11) Introduction (02:45) Gut health research (04:37) Seaweed bio-actives (07:26) Organic acids in preservation (10:20) Preserved grains impact (12:44) Microbiome improvements (13:58) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Jyga - Fortiva - Phibro - Kemin ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ. Website: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast