Exploring postbiotic yeast additives in swine diets is key for advancing swine health and welfare. This innovative approach, as an alternative to conventional antibiotics and zinc oxide, holds the potential to transform feeding practices, boosting growth and intestinal health in post-weaning pigs. In this episode, Brenda Christensen, a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, delves into the impact of these additives on post-weaning pig growth and gut health. Her research emphasizes the advantages of yeast additives in augmenting piglet immunity and mitigating enteric disorders.Meet the guest: Brenda ChristensenExperience:Current: Current: Doctoral Student at the University of GuelphBackground:M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (University of Guelph)B.Sc., Zoology/Animal Biology (University of Guelph)Connect with the guest!The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim* Elanco- Healthy Climate Solutions- Essential Ag Solutions- United Animal Health- Adare𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine CampusWebsite: swinehealthblackbelt.com

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