The Feed Science Podcast Show

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Warren Rusche, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Feedlot Management Specialist at South Dakota State University, explains the economic and biological factors driving larger beef carcass weights. He discusses cattle feeding profitability, market signals, packing industry challenges, carcass efficiency, cow size considerations, and emerging...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Jared Froetschner, Managing Partner at White River Ag Consulting, discusses how agronomy, feed processing, and regulatory compliance influence feed quality and animal production. He explains the importance of connecting crop management with feed manufacturing, navigating FDA expectations, applying research to product development, and using data ana...

In this special re-run episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Jennifer Duringer from Oregon State University, who shares expert insight into mycotoxins in animal feed and how they impact livestock safety and productivity. She explains testing strategies, storage best practices, and how climate and geography influence contamination risks. Discover essentia...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Mikaela Heggenstaller, Director of Poultry Nutrition at Handsome Brook Farms, discusses organic poultry nutrition, ingredient sourcing, amino acid limitations, feed quality management, and partnerships across the organic feed supply chain. She also shares perspectives on women in agriculture and evolving workplace dynamics within the feed industry....

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Gretchen Mosher, Professor at Iowa State University, discusses ingredient recalls in animal feed systems, including common causes, supplier risk management, traceability, recall preparedness, communication strategies, and emerging technologies. She explains how preventive planning, recordkeeping, and effective response systems can reduce operat...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Cesar Menendez from Smithfield Foods discusses feed mill efficiency, labor retention, equipment reliability, and operational strategies for modern feed manufacturing. He explains how preventive maintenance, employee training, alternative ingredients, and maximizing equipment performance can reduce production costs while improving feed quality and o...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Merritt Drewery from Texas State University discusses hemp and biochar applications in beef cattle systems. She explains cannabinoid transference, sustainable forage opportunities, rumen impacts, and emerging research focused on improving pasture health and reducing methane production. Dr. Drewery also explores consumer perceptions and future r...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Matt Buyers, President of AB Livestock at Agri Beef, explains how localized ingredient sourcing supports cattle performance in the Pacific Northwest. He discusses steam flaking, wheat-based diets, potato byproducts, and feed efficiency strategies. Matt also shares insights on vertical integration, sustainability, and leadership development in cattl...

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. 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 challeng...

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, 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 separat...

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, 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, planni...

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. He discusses basis pricing, risk management strategies, and the ideal timeframe for hedging. Dr. Martinez also shares how big data and NASA imagery a...

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. 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 e...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Joseph, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at NC State University, 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 on...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Elizabeth Willard, Director of Product at BinSentry, explains how real-time feed bin monitoring and artificial intelligence help prevent out-of-feed events in poultry and swine operations. She discusses slide management issues, predictive notifications, and measurable improvements in feed conversion ratio. Learn how better feed visibility improves...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Dejan Miladinovic, Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for Feed Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, explains why physical feed quality matters as much as nutritional formulation. He discusses pellet durability, particle size, water stability, and their impact on the performance of poultry, swine, and aquaculture. Dr....

In this special re-run episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Virginie Lachapelle from the University of Montreal, who breaks down the challenges of risk assessment in the feed industry. She covers everything from facility risk classification to the importance of industry collaboration and effective data collection, sharing a Canadian perspective on today...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Olivia Harrison, Technical Sales Manager at Kemin Industries, discusses pathogen control strategies for swine and poultry feed mills. She explains formaldehyde use, regulatory considerations, feed mill disinfection, validation methods, and biosecurity practices to reduce contamination and recontamination risks. Listen now on all major platforms! “P...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Elias Uddin, Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, explains how life cycle assessment helps evaluate feeds, feed additives, and production systems in dairy nutrition. He discusses carbon footprint, trade-offs across animals, manure, and cropping systems, and why whole farm analysis matters for environmental and economic decision...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Andre Pereira, independent nutrition and management consultant, explains how low milk prices are reshaping dairy nutrition and feed manufacturing strategies. He discusses market drivers, cost control without harming performance, fat and protein formulation decisions, and practical actions for feed mills to support producers. Learn strategic ins...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Zachary Smith, Associate Professor of Feedlot Nutrition and Management at South Dakota State University, explains how kernel processing of corn silage impacts beef cattle performance. He shares applied research comparing growing and finishing cattle, discusses when processing improves feed efficiency, and outlines practical decision-making for...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Liang-en Yu, postdoctoral fellow at Academia Sinica in Taiwan, explains how prenatal nutrition can shape poultry performance from embryonic development onward. He discusses in ovo supplementation, intestinal and muscle development, bioactive compounds, and industry implementation challenges. Learn research-driven insight for poultry nutrition a...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Montana State University, shares practical insights on winter feeding strategies for beef cattle in cold climates. She explains forage quality evaluation, supplementation decisions, energy needs during late gestation, and managing alternative feed resources. Learn valuable guidance for nutriti...

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, John McEwan, Principal Scientist retired at BSI AgResearch in New Zealand, explains how genetics and genomics are transforming ruminant production. He discusses breeding strategies that reduce methane emissions while improving feed efficiency and productivity in sheep and cattle systems. John highlights genomic selection, difficult-to-measure trait...

In this special re-run episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Young Dal Jang from the University of Georgia, who talks about the role of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in nursery pig diets. Dr. Jang covers the nutritional advantages of MCFAs, such as their ability to increase energy and help reduce post-weaning diarrhea. He also shares valuable insights...