Achievements
In May 15th, Drs. Ibagon, Jaramillo, and Fanelli (previously known as Jimena, Bibiana, and Natalia) received their diplomas, were hooded, and celebrated before they continue on their life journey, which undoubtedly will lead them to great achievements. We have been privileged to have Jimena, Bibiana, and Natalia in our team and wish them the very best in the future. Thank you for all your contributions to our team.
Conferences
In May 27 and 28, Dr. Stein gave 2 talks for USSEC East Asia. Feed Technology and Animal Nutrition Conference. Manila, The Philippines:
- Determination of net energy in soybean meal for pigs
- Impact of microbial phytase on the nutritional value of SBM
Dr. Su A Lee gave a talk at the 2026 Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (Edmonton, AB, Canada; May 5-7) The title was "Effects of dietary protein, fat, starch, and fiber on net energy in diets fed to group-housed pigs is the title".
Personnel changes
Luis Ponce is our new visiting scholar, he is from Mexico and he will be working at the farm. Bibiana Jaramillo after graduation left our team and came back to Colombia to continue with her career. Natalia Fanelli also left our team and she will start working at Saturn Pet company in Indiana. Jimena Ibagon will start as a post doctor in our team.
Publications
Peer-reviewed publications:
Fanelli, Natalia S., Minoy Cristobal, Su A Lee, Yi-Chi Cheng, Ingmar Middelbos, and Hans H. Stein. 2026. Standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids in four egg products and casein fed to weanling pigs. Journal of Animal Science, 2026, 104, skag143. doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag143
Extension Publication:
Jaramillo, B. M., A. V. Hernandez, S. A Lee, M. Cristobal, and H. H. Stein. 2026. Inclusion of microbial phytase in diets for growing pigs. National Hog Farmer. On-line edition. April 30, 2026.
Doctoral dissertation:
Jimena Ibagon, 2026, doctoral dissertation: Use of Soybean Meal in Diets for Growing and Reproducing Swine
Natalia Fanelli, 2026, doctoral dissertation: Protein Digestibility and Quality of Selected Proteins for Humans, Dogs, and Pigs
Bibiana Jaramillo, 2026, doctoral dissertation: Effects of 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol or Phytase on Calcium, Phosphorus, Amino Acids and Energy Digestibility in Growing Pigs