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As the world's largest hog producer, we embrace our responsibility to lead our industry in upholding the highest standards of animal care.

As the world's largest hog producer, we embrace our responsibility to lead our industry in upholding the highest standards of animal care.

First to commit to — and on track to complete — conversion to group housing systems for pregnant sows  on all company-owned farms by the end of 2017.

As of December 2016,  87% of pregnant sows  on company-owned farms live in group housing systems

Only U.S. protein company to report antibiotics usage annually. Pledged $1.4 million
o university research of antibiotic alternatives.

Source:  SmithField


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Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dr. Luciana Rossi

Video: Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dr. Luciana Rossi



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 swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-r... is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact.