Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera: Managing Endotoxins in Swine | Ep. 171

Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera: Managing Endotoxins in Swine | Ep. 171

Author: Wisenetix May 15, 2025 Duration: 11:50

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera from Agrimprove breaks down the key differences between mycotoxins and endotoxins, explaining their impact on swine health. He explores the challenges of diagnosing endotoxin exposure, the limitations of current detection methods, and the role of mycotoxin binders in mitigating endotoxin-related issues. Listen now on all major platforms!


"The primary effect of endotoxins is inflammation, which can impact the gut or spread systemically through the bloodstream."

  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (01:00) Endotoxins vs. mycotoxins
  • (01:47) Endotoxin effects on pigs
  • (03:51) Antibiotics and endotoxins
  • (05:20) Mitigating endotoxin impact
  • (07:41) Measuring endotoxin exposure
  • (10:50) Closing thoughts


Meet the guest:

Dr. Josep Garcia Sirera holds a Ph.D and M.Sc in Animal Science from Michigan State University and a D.V.M. from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. With over 20 years in the animal nutrition industry, he specializes in toxin management, focusing on mycotoxins and endotoxins. Currently, he serves as the Global Technical Lead of Toxin Solutions at Agrimprove.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


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