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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…
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