New Ontario Business Development Representative

Sep 17, 2020

Topigs Norsvin announced today that Jeff Crossman has joined its staff as Ontario Business Development Representative, based out of the Southwestern Ontario region. In his new role, Jeff will be focused on Business Development and customer support in Ontario.

Jeff has gained considerable experience in feeding strategies for swine operations including Organic and RWA (Raised Without Antibiotics) value-added programs. “He will be a valuable asset to the team and is eager to meet customers and prospects from the pork production sector” said John Sawatzky, Sales Manager for Canada.

In addition to pork production experience, Jeff worked in premix manufacturing while attending Brock University for Kinesiology. “Having already worked with many customers of Topigs Norsvin Canada on the feed side, I am privileged to continue working with them and others on the genetic side now. I am excited about growing my career with Topigs Norsvin.”

“Spending time with family and friends is on the forefront for me. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, watching, and playing many sports”, said Jeff.

Source : Topigs Norsvin

Video: Sweetener Effects on Gut Health - Dr. Kwangwook Kim

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kwangwook Kim, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, discusses the use of non-nutritive sweeteners in nursery pig diets. He explains how sucralose and neotame influence feed intake, gut health, metabolism, and the frequency of diarrhea compared to antibiotics. The conversation highlights mechanisms beyond palatability, including hormone signaling and nutrient transport. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Receptors responsible for sweet taste are present not only in the mouth but also along the intestinal tract.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kwangwook Kim / kwangwook-kim is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in swine nutrition and feed additives under disease challenge models. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, where he focused on intestinal health and metabolic responses in pigs. His research evaluates alternatives to antibiotics, targeting gut health and performance in nursery pigs.