Dr. Andrew Yersin: Probiotics vs Antibiotics | Ep. 176

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andrew Yersin from Kemin Industries discusses the key differences between antibiotics and probiotics in swine health management. He explains the practical considerations for choosing between them, the importance of performance data, and how to evaluate product efficacy under field conditions. Learn how to optimize decisions based on farm-specific needs and outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! "An antibiotic is a substance. It kills bacteria. A probiotic is a living organism. It changes the gut environment." Meet the guest: Dr. Andrew Yersin https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-g-yersin-ph-d-15708a32/ earned his Ph.D. in Path-physiology from North Carolina State University and holds an M.S. in Reproductive Physiology and a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Maryland. Currently the Senior VP of Worldwide Quality Assurance and Monogastric Technical Services at Kemin Industries, Dr. Yersin focuses on swine nutrition quality systems, alternative health strategies, and operational metrics. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+swine+nutrition+blackbelt+podcast Dr. Jerry Spears: Chromium in Swine Feed | Ep. 123 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/the-swine-nutrition-blackbelt-dr-jerry-spears-chromium-in-swine-feed-ep-123 Dr. David Rosero: Fat Quality in Swine Diets | Ep. 143 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Fat-Quality-in-Swine-Diets Dillon Mellick: Nutrition in Pathogen Control | Ep. 148 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Nutrition-in-Pathogen-Control What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:52) Introduction (01:07) Guest background (02:16) Antibiotics vs probiotics (04:45) Label and mode function (06:03) Decision-making factors (08:32) Setting KPI in trials (10:12) Closing thoughts The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/na/en-us/markets/animal/swine) - Fortiva (https://fortivaimpact.com) - Essential Ag Solutions (https://essentialag.com/) - Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.swinecampus.com/nutritionblackbelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinecampus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swinecampus/