The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Brian Richert & Dr. Russell Fent: Phytonutrients in Sow Diets | Ep. 203

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Brian Richert from Purdue University and Dr. Russell Fent, Swine Technical Director at Ralco Nutrition, discuss research on phytonutrient feed additives in sow diets. They explore impacts on litter performance, birth weight distribution, gut health, and sow productivity. Results from a commercial sow farm study highlight improvements in piglet viability and sow reproductive efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:

• Phytonutrient feed strategies
• Birth weight distribution
• Sow nutrient utilization
• Litter performance outcomes
• Gut health indicators

Meet the guest:

Dr. Brian Richert is an Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Purdue University, specializing in swine nutrition and management. His research focuses on improving sow productivity, litter performance, and nutrient utilization in commercial swine systems through applied nutrition and production management strategies.

Dr. Russell Fent is Swine Technical Director at Ralco Nutrition, where he leads research and technical support for nutrition technologies in swine production. His work focuses on phytonutrients, feed solutions, and practical strategies that support health, performance, and efficiency in commercial herds. 

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Listen to Dr. Brian Richert and Dr. Russell Fent on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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