Pursue your dream of a career in animal agriculture with the Feed Greatness Scholarship

Sep 13, 2023

Attention, young animal enthusiasts! Purina Animal Nutrition and the Land O’Lakes Foundation have something special for you: the Feed Greatness Scholarship. Designed just for passionate folks like you, it’s here to make your agricultural journey smoother.

Let's get into the fun details. If you're an undergrad and you've been around the block caring for livestock – whether they're tiny or massive, or maybe horses or poultry – you're in the running. There are four scholarships, and each is worth a cool $5,000!

Of course, they want the best of the best. That means you've got to show them the role animal agriculture plays in your life. Got good grades? Active in your community? Got leadership qualities? Perfect! They'll also want a sneak peek into your future plans.

Set a reminder for August 28 because that's when applications kick off, and you have till October 12 to get yours in. If luck's on your side, you'll get the funds for your Spring 2024 semester. And don't fret about your school type – whether it’s a two-year, four-year, or a vocational school, as long as it's recognized, you're eligible.

All the info and application details for the Feed Greatness Scholarship are right here: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/purina.

Source : wisconsinagconnection

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.