56 - Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen: Low piglet birth weights: strategies and solutions

Low birth weights of piglets can result in increased mortality rates and reduced productivity. In light of this, thinking of alternatives to solve the issue is vital. In this episode, Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen discusses some studies that he has been working on and that focus on the matter. He talks about using creep feeding, milk replacers, and weaning transition strategies to help us potentialize the growth potential of piglets.

Meet the guest

Dr. Johannes Gulmann Madsen

Experience

      ○ Current: Associate Professor at Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen)

Background

      ○ Ph.D., Animal Nutrition (ETH Zurich)

      ○ M.Sc., Animal Science (University of Copenhagen)

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