In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Patience, an expert in swine nutrition and economics, shares critical insights into the economics of pig farming under different health conditions. As a professor emeritus of animal science at Iowa State University and with extensive experience in the industry, Dr. Patience discusses the significant impact of swine health on farm profitability. Tune into this episode on major platforms to discover how varying health challenges affect economic outcomes in pig production.Effective swine nutrition hinges not just on what we feed but also on how we manage health challenges to maximize economic returns. - Dr. John Patience(00:00) Introduction(01:11) Career highlights(01:39) Economic challenges(02:03) Health economics(05:24) Mortality impact(07:27) Closing of the episode Meet the guest: Dr. John Patience, Professor Emeritus of Animal Science at Iowa State University, has significantly shaped swine nutrition research. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Patience has led impactful studies on dietary energy and fiber's effects on swine health, highlighting the importance of practical, industry-oriented research. His work has helped redefine feeding strategies and improve health outcomes in the pork industry. The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Boehringer Ingelheim* Elanco- Healthy Climate Solutions- Cloudfarms𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: Swine CampusLinkedIn: Swine CampusWebsite: swinehealthblackbelt.com

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