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Pig Perspectives: Exploring Swine Insights with Dr. Jeff Bergermann from Zoetis Canada

 Join us for an illuminating episode of “Swine Insights” as we engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Jeff Bergermann.

In this episode, Dr. Bergermann, renowned in the swine industry, takes us on a journey through his background, passion for swine, and his role at Zoetis, where innovation meets veterinary medicine. Uncover the story behind Jeff’s connection with Olysky and explore the roots of his deep-seated passion for swine. Learn why he chose swine over other species and gain insights into the world of veterinary medicine through his role at Zoetis.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Bergermann imparts invaluable veterinary advice, emphasizing the importance of preventive care, regular health checks, vaccination protocols, and early illness detection. Delve into the buzz around Circovirus, the evolving strains of PCV2.

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What Happens When Pigs Adapt to High Soybean Meal Diets? - Gustavo Lima

Video: What Happens When Pigs Adapt to High Soybean Meal Diets? - Gustavo Lima



In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, discusses how grow-finish pigs respond to high soybean meal diets. He explains the initial drop in feed intake, changes in backfat, later adaptation, energy efficiency, amino acid utilization, and the rise in nitrogen excretion at higher inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/...

“Once they got adapted to the diet, they can handle higher levels of inclusion of soybean meal.”

Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima / gustavo-lima-a9867127 is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University whose work focuses on swine nutrition, ingredient characterization, energy metabolism, caloric efficiency, and applied data analysis. With more than 15 years of experience in swine production across Latin America, Gustavo also brings expertise in environmental control, performance evaluation, barn ventilation, and grow-finish housing. Learn more from Gustavo Lima on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.