Alternative Proteins for Nursery Pigs - Felix Njeri
Sep 10, 2026

Video: Alternative Proteins for Nursery Pigs - Felix Njeri



In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Felix Njeri, PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, discusses alternative protein ingredients for nursery pigs. He explains why fiber, antinutritional factors, processing method, and protein structure affect digestibility, nutrient availability, and piglet performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

 

Alternative Proteins for Nursery Pigs - Felix Njeri

Alternative Proteins for Nursery Pigs - Felix Njeri

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Felix Njeri, PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, discusses alternative protein ingredients for nursery pigs. He explains why fiber, antinutritional factors, processing method, and protein structure affect digestibility, nutrient av... More
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