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Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra, from the University of Alberta, explores ways to feed starter pigs in a non-therapeutic zinc world. He discusses alternative strategies such as managing acid binding capacity (ABC-4), incorporating organic acids, and selecting specific fiber types to maintain gut health and productivity.
Meet the guest
Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra is a professor at the University of Alberta and co-host of The Swine It Podcast Show Canada, where he explores insights and trends within the Canadian swine industry. With a strong background in swine nutrition, he specializes in carbohydrate processing and assessing feed ingredients. Originally from the Netherlands, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and has published extensively on swine dietary needs and health.
What you'll learn
(00:00) Introduction
(01:25) Zinc in swine
(04:00) Alternative diet strategies
(05:05) Role of acid-binding capacity
(08:45) Adjustments for ABC-4
(16:39) Fiber's impact on gut health
(23:36) Final three questions
18 November 2024
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