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Dr. Samuel Berrio: Zinc Timing in Sow Nutrition | Ep. 234

Season 3 | Episode 234

11m | Jul 30, 2026

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Samuel Berrio, a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, discusses research on the timing of zinc supplementation during sow gestation. He explains how early- and late-gestation supplementation were compared for reproductive performance, piglet outcomes, and wean-to-finish survival, while balancing mineral excretion concerns. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Late-gestation zinc supplementation improved wean-to-finish survival while reducing the need for full-period supplementation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Samuel Berrio is a Graduate Research Assistant and master's student in Animal Sciences at the University of Minnesota, where he focuses on swine nutrition and sustainability. Originally from Colombia, he earned his veterinary degree from CES University and has experience in genetic nucleus farms and swine research. Learn more from Dr. Samuel Jaramillo on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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