Francis Simard: Understanding Nutrient Kinetics | Ep. 268

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Francis Simard, Director of Monogastric Nutrition and Development at Trouw Nutrition Canada explores the advanced concept of nutrient kinetics in swine production. Francis discusses how understanding nutrient digestion rates can transform feed formulation, enhancing both animal health and economic efficiency. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to learn more."Kinetics provides an additional understanding of how protein, fiber, and starch are digested when consumed by animals."Meet the guest:Francis Simard is the Director of Monogastric Nutrition and Development at Trouw Nutrition Canada, bringing over 25 years of expertise in swine nutrition and research. He specializes in nutrient kinetics and innovative feed strategies that enhance animal health and production efficiency. Francis holds a Master’s degree in Animal Science from Université Laval, solidifying his practical knowledge with strong academic foundations.Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedInTimestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:24) Defining nutrient kinetics(06:44) Nutrient kinetics & animal health(13:45) Low-zinc environments(21:32) Nutrient release during parturition(23:42) Kinetics impact (29:58) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Trouw Nutrition- dsm-firmenich- Anitox- Adisseo- Bioverse- Vaxxinova- AB Vista- MetaFarms- SunHy- AcuFastAre 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