Dr. Paulo Pozza: Lifecycle Assessments in Swine | Ep. 168

Dr. Paulo Pozza: Lifecycle Assessments in Swine | Ep. 168

Author: Wisenetix April 24, 2025 Duration: 14:15
In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza, from the State University of Maringá in Brazil, who explores the critical role of lifecycle assessments in pig nutrition. Dr. Pozza shares insights on optimizing environmental impacts and sustainability in swine production practices. He explains how regional factors influence lifecycle assessments and the significance of adjusting practices based on local agricultural conditions. Tune in now, available on all major platforms. "Lifecycle assessment gives a more complete evaluation of emissions, acidification potential, and other environmental parameters in swine nutrition." Meet the guest: Dr. Paulo Cesar Pozza https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulo-cesar-pozza-b57a46a9/?originalSubdomain=br is an associate professor at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. With over 27 years of expertise in swine nutrition, his research focuses on lifecycle assessment, feed evaluation, and additive efficacy in non-ruminants. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s in Non-Ruminant Nutrition from the Federal University of Viçosa. What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:40) Introduction (01:53) Lifecycle assessment research (05:12) Region-specific LCA challenges (06:57) Environmental benefits of LCAs (07:50) Protein reduction strategies (11:23) Future research plans (13:05) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Fortiva (https://fortivaimpact.com) - Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/na/en-us/markets/animal/swine) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.swinecampus.com/nutritionblackbelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swinecampus/

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