As feed costs continue to fluctuate, could regional sourcing become a major competitive advantage for feedyards?
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In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Peter Surai, Professor at Vitagene and Health Research Centre, explains how vitagenes help poultry and pigs respond to production stress. wisenetix.co/blog/vitagenes-…
He discusses oxidative stress, antioxidant defenses, heat shock proteins, and water-based nutritional strategies that support resilience during heat stress, vaccination, weaning, and other short-term challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!
In this special re-run episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Charles Qin, a technical consultant with over 30 years of experience in animal nutrition and regulatory affairs, wisenetix.co/blog/trace-mine…
who discusses the hidden costs and complexities of using trace minerals and vitamins in animal feed. He explains nutrient interactions, stability challenges, and the value of separating premixes. Get practical strategies to improve feed efficiency and avoid costly nutrient loss.
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Andrew Muhammad, agricultural policy expert at the University of Tennessee, explains how tariffs, China's trade retaliation, wisenetix.co/blog/Global-Tra…
and Brazil's rise as a soybean powerhouse are reshaping U.S. feed competitiveness. He identifies emerging markets in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and outlines how trade uncertainty affects pricing, planning, and long-term industry strategy.
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Charles Martinez, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Farm Management at the University of Tennessee, explains how commodity markets and supply chains shape feed ingredient pricing. wisenetix.co/blog/feed-econo…
He discusses basis pricing, risk management strategies, and the ideal timeframe for hedging. Dr. Martinez also shares how big data and NASA imagery are being used to monitor crop production in real time. Listen now on all major platforms!
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Keith Warriner, Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Guelph, explains how biofilms impact food and feed safety. wisenetix.co/blog/biofilm-ri…
He explores dry biofilms in low-moisture environments, their resistance to sanitation, detection challenges, and mitigation strategies for feed mills. Practical insights highlight risks like Salmonella persistence and evolving control methods. Listen now on all major platforms!
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Joseph, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at NC State University, wisenetix.co/blog/extrusion-…
explains how extrusion processing enhances digestibility, feed safety, and shelf life across animal nutrition sectors. He compares extrusion and pelleting, addresses protein denaturation, alternative proteins, and probiotic application strategies. Listen now!