The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Kevin Liu: Trace Minerals for Sustainable Swine Nutrition | Ep. 368

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Kevin Liu, senior expert in nutrition, explores the innovation and evolution of trace minerals in animal production. He discusses why trace minerals are essential, the limitations of traditional inorganic sources, and how organic, encapsulated trace minerals and phytase can improve nutrient availability, enhance feed quality, reduce mineral waste, and support more precise and sustainable production systems.

What you'll learn:  

• Trace mineral importance
• Inorganic source limitations
• Environmental impacts
• Organic and encapsulated solutions
• Precision supplementation

Meet the guest:

Dr. Kevin Liu is a senior expert in nutrition and an animal nutrition consultant with extensive experience across feed additives and major animal species. He earned his BSc and MSc in Animal Science and Nutrition from Sichuan Agricultural University in China, followed by a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University. After postdoctoral research at the University of Manitoba, he held technical, business, and consulting roles across the animal nutrition industry. Listen to The Swine it Podcast Show with Dr. Kevin Liu, available now on all major platforms. 

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