Dr. Anastasia Vlasova: Nutrition, Microbiome, and Immunity | Ep. 238

Dr. Anastasia Vlasova: Nutrition, Microbiome, and Immunity | Ep. 238

Author: Wisenetix August 27, 2026 Duration: 12:27
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anastasia Vlasova, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, explains how nutrition shapes the gut microbiome and immune responses in pigs. She discusses gnotobiotic piglet models, diet-driven microbiome diversity, fiber and protein balance, and how nutritional programs may influence pathogen load and disease severity. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6606490/ "Nutrition is the main driver of microbiome development, composition, and immune function in swine production systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Anastasia Vlasova https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-vlasova-80a6008/ is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, where her work focuses on rotavirus and coronavirus pathogenesis, epidemiology, virology, and swine models for infectious disease research. She holds a DVM and PhD and has over 20 years of experience at Ohio State studying host, pathogen, microbiome, and immunity interactions. Learn more from Dr. Anastasia Vlasova on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+nutrition+blackbelt+podcast What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:51) Introduction (03:11) Piglet models (06:10) Nutrition effects (07:57) Fiber diversity (10:40) Pathogen load (10:56) Diet responses (12:07) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/na/en-us/markets/animal/swine) * Fortiva (https://fortivaimpact.com) - Gilt (https://getgilt.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://swinenutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swinecampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwineCampus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swinecampus_

For swine nutritionists, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming, and finding truly actionable insights is a constant challenge. The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, presented by Wisenetix, cuts through the noise by delivering concentrated wisdom from leading global experts. Each episode is designed to fit into a busy schedule, offering a focused, nine-minute dive into a specific topic that's actually working in the field today. You'll hear directly from researchers and practitioners at the forefront of the industry, discussing practical applications, emerging research, and nutritional strategies without the fluff. This isn't about theoretical deep dives; it's about what you can apply right now. The conversations are candid and geared toward professionals who need to stay current but are pressed for time. Tuning into this science-focused podcast means gaining a regular dose of peer-level insight, transforming a short commute or break into a genuine professional development session. It’s built for those who believe expertise should be accessible and efficient, providing a consistent stream of knowledge to help refine your approach and decision-making in swine nutrition.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Dr. Luciana Rossi: Alternatives to Antibiotics | Ep. 219 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:27
In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in…
Dr. Amy Petry: Fiber And Enzymes | Ep. 218 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:56
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amy Petry from the University of Missouri discusses how dietary fiber and enzyme technologies influence energy utilization in swine diets. She explains the co…
Dr. Urbano Ruiz: Age Specific Nutrient Matrices | Ep. 215 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:19
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Urbano Ruiz, Professor at the University of São Paulo, explains how amino acid and phosphorus digestibility change as pigs grow. He shares research showing ma…
Dr. Young Dal Jang: Early Life Nutrition Strategies | Ep. 214 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:33
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Young Dal Jang, Assistant Professor of Non Ruminant Animal Nutrition at the University of Georgia, explains how early life nutrition and creep feeding influen…
Dr. Ilaria Minussi: Amino Acids And Pig Behavior | Ep. 213 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ilaria Minussi, postdoctoral research associate at Texas A&M University, explains how low protein diets influence pig behavior and performance. She discusses…
Casey Neill: Nursery & Sow Nutrition | Ep. 212 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:31
In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Casey Neill from Carthage Veterinary Services, who explores the critical aspects of sow and piglet feeding. He…
Dr. Jamie Studer: The Sow Transition Window | Ep. 211 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:42
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jamie Studer, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, explains why the transition from late gestation to lactation is one of the most critic…
Felipe Hickmann: Phytase and Swine Sustainability | Ep. 210 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:07
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Felipe Hickmann, animal scientist and PhD researcher from Université Laval, Canada, and UFRGS, in Brazil, explains how phytase supplementation influences envi…