Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra: Non-starch Polysaccharide Enzymes | Ep. 280

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra from the University of Alberta discusses the significant role of enzymes in swine nutrition, particularly focusing on non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) enzymes. He provides insights into enzyme history, their application in enhancing digestibility, and the potential impact on swine health and production efficiency. Tune in to learn more about optimizing feed formulations with enzymes to boost swine production efficiency."NSP enzymes help degrade fiber, but the type of fiber depends on the feedstuff—it’s not one-size-fits-all."Meet the guest:Dr. Ruurd Zijlstra, a Professor at the University of Alberta, brings a wealth of expertise in swine nutrition. Originally from the Netherlands, he earned his M.Sc. at Wageningen University and his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on improving feed efficiency and pig health through enzyme supplementation.(00:00) Introduction(01:27) Enzymes in swine diets(06:44) NSP enzyme breakdown(08:53) Fiber digestion & feed ingredients(13:00) Enzyme benefits for gut health(14:59) Enzymes and co-products(20:09) Final questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Trouw Nutrition- Vaxxinova- National Pork Board- dsm-firmenich- MetaFarms- Anitox- AB Vista- SunHy- Adisseo- Bioverse- AcuFast- Fortiva𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Instagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: Swine it Podcast