Dr. Fredrik Sandberg: Monoglycerides & Immunity | Ep. 263

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Fredrik Sandberg a swine nutrition expert discusses the role of fatty acids and monoglycerides in piglet nutrition and immunity. Dr. Sandberg shares insights into the impact of early nutrition on gut health, immune response, and overall piglet development, emphasizing practical strategies for improving swine production. Tune in for expert advice on enhancing swine health and performance."Monoglycerides are fatty acids bound to a glycerol molecule, offering distinct antibacterial and antiviral impacts that vary based on their carbon chain length."(00:00) Introduction (04:40) Monoglycerides and pig immunity(06:37) Nutrition during weaning(09:16) Preparing for nursery challenges(17:39) Exploring creep feeding (21:48) Economic considerations(32:02) Final three questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Fredrik Sandberg, Senior Research and Development Nutritionist at Furst-McNess Company, has over 13 years of experience in swine nutrition. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Edinburgh, specializing in modeling the effects of the infectious environment on pig growth. Dr. Sandberg has significantly contributed to developing nutrition programs for the swine industry. The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Adisseo- Bioverse- Vaxxinova- AB Vista- dsm-firmenich- MetaFarms- SunHy- Anitox- AcuFast- Trouw Nutrition- FeedFloAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast