The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Yan Huang: Muscle Physiology and Meat Quality | Ep. 158

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Yan Huang from University of Arkansas explores how genetics, nutrition, and stress management shape pork quality. He explains how molecular pathways influence fat deposition, muscle growth, and meat flavor while balancing production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Pork quality factors
• Genetic selection
• Muscle metabolism
• Intramuscular fat
• Animal welfare

Meet the guest:

Dr. Yan Huang is an Associate Professor in Nutritional Skeletal Muscle Biology at the University of Arkansas. With academic experience across China, South Korea, and the United States, his work focuses on the genetic and molecular regulation of muscle growth and fat deposition in swine. His research connects genetics, nutrition, and pork quality to improve production efficiency and consumer satisfaction. 

Listen to Dr. Yan Huang on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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