Dr. Marco de Mik: Enhancing Piglet Gut Health | Ep. 226

About this episode

Dr. Marco de Mik discusses enhancing gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth.

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Marco de Mik, Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research, who explores how to enhance gastrointestinal health in piglets for optimal growth. He shares his expertise on how feed formulation, stomach function, and gastrointestinal health directly impact the pig’s growth and development. Learn how to balance nutrient absorption, reduce diarrhea risks, and optimize feed performance. Tune in on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7914898/ "The stomach is the first barrier to kill bacteria, and it’s crucial for storage, digestion, and antibacterial functions. All of these contribute to overall gastrointestinal health." Meet the guest: Dr. Marco de Mik https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdemik/ holds a veterinary medicine degree from Utrecht University and an M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition from Wageningen University. With over a decade of experience in swine nutrition, he currently works as a Senior Consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. He specializes in feed formulation, animal physiology, and metabolism. Liked this one? Don’t…

People in this episode

Host: Wisenetix

Guest: Dr. Marco de Mik

Topics covered

• piglet gut health
• feed formulation
• gastrointestinal health
• nutrient absorption
• diarrhea risks
• feed performance

Keywords

• piglet health
• gastrointestinal health
• feed ingredients
• animal nutrition
• swine nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Schothorst Feed Research, Utrecht University, Wageningen University

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