In this special year-end episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Laura Greiner, Associate Professor at Iowa State University and Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center, provides invaluable guidance for professionals preparing for the year ahead. Dr. Greiner shares practical tips on career growth, networking, and staying informed in the ever-evolving swine nutrition field. As 2025 approaches, this episode is packed with insights to help you start the new year on the right track. Tune in now! "If you're trying to decide where you want to go, I think the first question you want to ask is: which direction do I want to be involved in?" Meet the guest: Dr. Laura Greiner is an Associate Professor at Iowa State University, specializing in swine nutrition and immunology. She serves as the Director of the Iowa Pork Industry Center and has a background in both teaching and research. Previously, she held significant roles in Carthage Veterinary Service, focusing on research and nutrition strategies for swine production. Dr. Greiner holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from Iowa State University. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:08) Introduction (02:32) Swine nutrition career (04:04) Specialization insights (07:08) Staying updated (09:05) Swine industry networking (10:52) Mentorship in the industry (11:19) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Kemin - Jyga - Phibro - Fortiva ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ. Website: Swine Nutrition Podcast Show Instagram: Swine Campus LinkedIn: Swine Campus