The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Grady Privett: Sorghum Inclusion in Sow Lactation Diets | Ep. 224

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Grady Privett, a graduate student at Kansas State University, discusses research evaluating sorghum as a replacement for corn in lactation diets for sows. He discusses particle-size management, feed intake, energy value, and commercial-mill considerations when using sorghum in swine production systems. Learn how sorghum can support sow and litter performance in practical operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Sorghum diets
• Particle size management
• Sow feed intake
• Energy value differences
• Commercial mill challenges

Meet the guest:

Grady Privett is a graduate student in Animal Sciences at Kansas State University with experience in swine production, nutrition research, and commercial farm operations. His work focuses on nutritional strategies to improve sow and litter performance, including the inclusion of sorghum in lactation diets. 

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