October 31, 2023
Per the recent ANSCI newsletter:
At the recent University of Minnesota Soybean Research Center Field Day, Pedro Urriola and his dedicated team of researchers unveiled the results of four significant projects, shedding light on the future of livestock nutrition, sustainability, and disease prevention. These studies promise to reshape our understanding of soybean utilization, livestock production, and environmental impact assessment.
- Environmental Footprint of Soybean Production: In collaboration with the Institute on the Environment, the Animal Science team has been diligently estimating the environmental footprint of soybean production across various US regions, providing invaluable insights into sustainable soybean utilization in livestock diets.
- Survival of African Swine Fever Virus Surrogate: An intensive investigation into the survival of the African Swine Fever virus surrogate in soybean products, focusing on understanding the risk of disease transmission. A recently published review is found here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/14/2375
- Combating Soy Lipid and Protein Oxidation: The team has conducted comprehensive research into the opposing roles of lipidic aldehydes and phenolic an
- tioxidants, aiming to prevent protein oxidation. Collaborating with Chi Chen, Seth Naeve, and Junwei Zhang, the researchers have used a chemometric survey to explore solvent and mechanically extracted soybean meals. A link to the reference manuscript can he found here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/7/1419
- Sustainability of Swine Feeding Programs: The research team has evaluated nitrogen utilization efficiency in growing-finishing pigs fed four dietary
- programs across different US regions. This research is pivotal in optimizing productivity while minimizing environmental impacts.
These four projects collectively mark a significant step forward in agriculture and animal nutrition. The findings are not only informative but also hold the potential to revoluti
onize farming practices, livestock feeding, and disease prevention. The team extends sincere gratitude to the organizers of the Soybean Research Center Field Day for their unwavering dedication to advancing the agricultural industry.