Dr. Urbano Ruiz: Fine-Tuning Swine Diets | Ep. 142

Dr. Urbano Ruiz: Fine-Tuning Swine Diets | Ep. 142

Author: Wisenetix October 24, 2024 Duration: 14:06

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Urbano Ruiz from the University of São Paulo shares insights from his team's research on the digestibility of different corn-based feed ingredients in swine at various growth stages. Dr. Ruiz explains how these findings can impact diet formulation, enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting better overall pig health. Tune in to hear from one of the field's top researchers on how to optimize swine nutrition, available on all major platforms.


"In general, we see that pigs are likely being fed more nutrients than they can digest and absorb, being an indicative that we can do a fine tuning in diet formulation."


Meet the guest:

Dr. Urbano dos Santos Ruiz is a professor at the University of São Paulo in Brazil. He specializes in animal nutrition, with a focus on feed evaluation, the use of additives, dietary fiber for pigs, and nutritional strategies to reduce the environmental impact of swine production.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


Timestamps: 

  • (00:00) Introduction 
  • (00:43) Corn gluten & germ meal
  • (02:10) Impact of fiber content
  • (04:21) Fine-tuning diet formulation
  • (07:40) Corn vs. other grains
  • (09:43) Future research directions
  • (11:59) Closing thoughts


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