Dr. Luciana Rossi: Alternatives to Antibiotics | Ep. 219

About this episode

Dr. Luciana Rossi discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition and the role of functional ingredients.

In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms! "Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets." Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-rossi-a07b7614/?originalSubdomain=it is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact. Click here to read the full research article: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/3/1084 Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll…

People in this episode

Host: Wisenetix

Guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi

Topics covered

• alternatives to antibiotics
• antimicrobial resistance
• functional ingredients
• gut health
• sustainability

Keywords

• swine nutrition
• antibiotics
• biochar
• gut health
• antimicrobial resistance
• functional ingredients

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Milan

Products: biochar

More episodes of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

• Dr. John O'Doherty: Digestive Health and Nutrient Flow - Part 1 | Ep. 227 · June 11, 2026 · 12 min
• Dr. Marco de Mik: Enhancing Piglet Gut Health | Ep. 226 · June 4, 2026 · 12 min
• Dr. Rosero and Dr. Borg: Going Beyond Feed Formulation to Maximize Profitability | Ep. 225 · May 28, 2026 · 15 min
• Grady Privett: Sorghum Inclusion in Sow Lactation Diets | Ep. 224 · May 21, 2026 · 10 min
• Dr. Julian Arroyave: Nursery Feed Budgets | Ep. 223 · May 14, 2026 · 11 min
• Sydney Craig: Amino Acid Balance in Pig Nutrition | Ep. 222 · May 7, 2026 · 7 min