The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Anja Strathe: Transition Feeding Strategies for Sows | Ep. 220

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anja Strathe, Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, explores nutritional strategies for sows during the transition from gestation to lactation. She explains physiological challenges, oxidative stress, and the role of fiber, amino acids, and mineral balance in improving farrowing outcomes and piglet survival. Learn how targeted nutrition supports sow performance and lactation success. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you’ll learn: 

• Transition period importance
• Fiber and farrowing outcomes
• Sow metabolic balance
• Amino acid role
• Piglet survival factors

Meet the guest:

Dr. Anja Strathe is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in swine nutrition, physiology, and mathematical modeling. Her research focuses on nutrient utilization, sow performance, and environmental impacts in swine production systems. She has contributed extensively to understanding sow metabolism and lactation efficiency. 

Learn more about her work on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast with Dr. Anja Strathe, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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