The Feed Science Podcast Show - Dr. Bo Hu: Upcycling Feed Through Fermentation | Ep. 173

the feed science podcast show Oct 21, 2026

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Bo Hu, Professor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota, explains how feed fermentation can improve nutritional quality and increase the value of agricultural coproducts. He discusses nutrient availability, fermented DDGS, gut health, food waste upcycling, environmental sustainability, and the challenges of scaling fermentation technologies for commercial use. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Feed fermentation basics
  • Phytate and phosphorus availability
  • DDGS and canola meal opportunities
  • Scaling solid-state fermentation
  • Gut health and sustainability benefits

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Bo Hu is a Professor of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Hu has nearly 20 years of experience as a professor, with research focused on industrial fermentation and biological processes that convert lower-quality feed materials into ingredients with improved nutritional value. In recent years, Dr. Hu has focused specifically on feed fermentation, including work with agricultural coproducts such as DDGS, canola meal, and food waste streams. Listen to The Feed Science Podcast Show with Dr. Bo Hu on all major platforms to learn how fermentation can support more efficient and sustainable feed systems. 

 

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