The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Chad Hastad: Mycotoxin and Endotoxin Control | Ep. 206

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Chad Hastad from New Fashion Pork explains how mycotoxins and endotoxins influence enteric stability and post-weaning performance. He outlines key risk points in nursery flows, practical strategies to support mucosal integrity, and tools that help mitigate subclinical toxin pressure. Learn how prevention-based nutrition programs strengthen gut function and improve early pig care. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:   

• Enteric challenges
• Toxin interactions
• Protective strategies
• Nursery management
• Biosecurity tools

Meet the guest:

Dr. Chad Hastad serves as Director of Research, Nutrition, and Operational Support at New Fashion Pork. His experience spans feed mill operations, consulting, and applied research focused on improving swine nutrition programs and production efficiency. His work centers on enteric stability, toxin management, and practical strategies that support high-performance nursery systems. 

Hear more insights from Dr. Hastad on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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