Grady Privett: Sorghum Inclusion in Sow Lactation Diets | Ep. 224

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Grady Privett, a graduate student at Kansas State University, discusses research evaluating sorghum as a replacement for corn in lactation diets for sows. He discusses particle-size management, feed intake, energy value, and commercial-mill considerations when using sorghum in swine production systems. Learn how sorghum can support sow and litter performance in practical operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Sorghum can replace corn in lactation diets when particle size is controlled, and feed mills avoid whole berries in finished feed."

Meet the guest: Grady Privett is a graduate student in Animal Sciences at Kansas State University with experience in swine production, nutrition research, and commercial farm operations. His work focuses on nutritional strategies to improve sow and litter performance, including the inclusion of sorghum in lactation diets. Listen to Grady Privett on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms!

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What you will learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:40) Introduction
• (02:42) Sorghum trial design
• (03:28) Performance results
• (04:55) Particle size importance
• (06:24) Mill processing challenges
• (09:58) Energy value discussion
• (10:30) Closing thoughts

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