In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Sarah Pearce, a Research Animal Physiologist at the USDA, who explores groundbreaking alternatives to antibiotics in swine production. From plant-derived phenolics to enhanced liquid aspirin, Dr. Pearce highlights strategies for maintaining gut health and optimizing pig performance. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Enhanced liquid aspirin shows potential to improve gut barrier function and promote growth in post-weaned pigs."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sarah Pearce earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Iowa State University, specializing in intestinal health and stress physiology. As a Research Animal Physiologist at the USDA, she investigates how nutrition, stressors, and physiology interact to maintain gut health and productivity in swine.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:38) Introduction
• (01:42) Research on gut health
• (02:45) Plant phenolics in swine
• (04:13) Protein levels and gut function
• (05:25) Liquid aspirin study
• (07:28) Early-stage gut promotion
• (09:52) Closing thoughts

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