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PorkPod: USDA Quarterly Hogs & Pigs Report Reviewed

Date: December 29, 2015

Length: 10:15

Speakers: Dr. Steve Meyer, Vice President Pork Analysis, Express Markets, Inc. Analytics
Dr. Ron Plain, University of Missouri
Daniel Bluntzer, New Frontier Capital Markets
Kevin Bost, Procurement Strategies, Inc.

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USDA has released its quarterly hogs and pigs report - December 23, 2015

Source: PorkCheckoff


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In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. David Rosero from Iowa State University explores the critical aspects of fat quality and oxidation in swine diets. He discusses how different types of lipids affect pig performance and provides actionable insights on managing lipid oxidation in feed mills. Don’t miss this episode—available on all major platforms.

Highlight quote: "Increasing levels of oxidized fats in swine diets reduced the efficiency of feed utilization, increased mortality, and led to more pigs being classified as culls, reducing the number of full-value pigs entering the finishing barns."

Meet the guest: Dr. David Rosero / davidrosero is an assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State University. His research program focuses on conducting applied research on swine nutrition and the practical application of smart farming. He previously served as the technical officer for The Hanor Company, overseeing nutrition, research, and innovation efforts.