The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Felipe Hickmann: Phytase and Swine Sustainability | Ep. 210

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Felipe Hickmann, animal scientist and PhD researcher from Université Laval, Canada, and UFRGS, in Brazil, explains how phytase supplementation influences environmental sustainability in pig production. He discusses life cycle assessment results, phosphorus utilization, manure management, and precision feeding strategies. Learn research gaps and practical implications for reducing environmental impacts through nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms and stay ahead in swine nutrition science!

What you’ll learn: 

• Environmental feed impacts
• Phytase sustainability role
• Phosphorus emphasizing strategies
• Manure nutrient balance
• Precision feeding benefits

Meet the guest:

Dr. Felipe Hickmann is an animal scientist with extensive experience in pig and poultry production systems, nutrition, and sustainability. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences through a joint program between UFRGS in Brazil and Université Laval in Canada, with research conducted in Australia, Canada, the United States, and Switzerland. His work focuses on nutrition strategies, manure management, and life cycle assessment in non-ruminant systems. 

Listen to The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast with Dr. Felipe Hickmann on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Liked this one? Don’t stop now, here’s what we think you’ll love!