Dr. Eduardo Beltranena: Feeding Faba Bean to Pigs | Ep. 176
In this special rerun episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Eduardo Beltranena from North Carolina State University explains how faba beans can be used in pig diets as a source of both starch and protein. He discusses environmental benefits, inclusion rates, frost-damaged beans, tannin concerns, cultivar selection, and how producers can compare faba beans against cereals and protein meals for cost-effective feeding. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Faba beans provide both starch and protein, competing directly with cereals in swine diets."
Meet the guest: Dr. Eduardo Beltranena is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. in nutrition and reproduction interactions from the University of Alberta and has worked across swine production, feed industry nutrition, contract research, government research, teaching, and extension. His work focuses on swine nutrition, regional feedstuffs, and practical feed formulation. Learn more from Dr. Eduardo Beltranena on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:57) Introduction
- (06:22) Faba bean nutrition
- (14:09) Inclusion rate limits
- (17:04) Frost-damaged beans
- (25:33) Cultivar recommendations
- (31:22) Cost comparisons
- (37:07) Final questions
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