#197 - Dr. Balachandar Jayaraman: Unlocking the Benefits of Guanidinoacetic Acid for Swine
May 16, 2023
Have you ever heard about Guanidinoacetic Acid (GAA) and its benefits to swine performance? As an essential precursor in creatine synthesis, GAA contributes to the development of muscles, the metabolism of energy, and the maintenance of amino acid metabolism. With that in mind, understanding the strategic use of GAA in swine feeding is critical to optimize feed efficiency, promote healthy weight gain, and ensure high-quality pork products. To discuss that, I have a conversation with Dr. Balachandar Jayaraman, who has conducted research in that field. In this episode, he talks about the dynamics of GAA and how its addition to animal nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting swine performance.
What you’ll learn:
1. Guanidinoacetic Acid
2. GAA supplementation aimed at growth
3. Benefits to carcass quality
4. Impacts on amino acid requirements
5. Growth performance and feed efficiency in finishing pigs
6. The potential of GAA for sows and newborn piglets
Meet the guests:
Dr. Balachandar Jayaraman
Experience
- Current: Research Manager - Swine, at Evonik (SEA)
Background
- Ph.D., Swine Nutrition
- M.Sc., Animal Science
- B.Sc., Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences)
Hobbies: writing poems and short stories.
Favorite movies/books: my favorite movies are Jurassic Park II and The Secret life of Pets; my favorite book is Atomic Habits, by James Clear.
Favorite quote: "There is nothing impossible to those who will try."
Tip for success: Knowledge is growth.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
