Swine Research
NutriQuest® is dedicated to research that delivers innovative solutions that provide consistent and reliable results for producers and their operations. We are passionate about understanding the needs of our customers and providing research-proven products that are applicable in everyday production.
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NutriQuest Innovation Targets
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Feed Conversion
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Fiber Utilization
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Carcass Characteristics
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Pigs Marketed Per Sow
Meet the Researchers
Brooke Humphrey, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer
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Received his Ph.D. in Nutrition & Immunology from University of California, Davis
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Over 15 years of experience in technology development in animal health and nutrition industries
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Key leadership positions at Phibro Animal Health Corporation and Cargill Animal Nutrition
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Leads NutriQuest’s multi-specie innovation product portfolio expansion
Sue Knudtson, MS
Swine Innovation Manager
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Received her M.S. in Swine Nutrition from South Dakota State University
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Experience in leading swine research projects, collaborating strategically with internal & external technical teams & laboratory providers to effectively deliver finals reports for review
Ran Song, Ph.D.
Senior Director Monogastric Innovation
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Completed her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota in Swine Nutrition
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Also received her undergraduate degree at the China Agriculture University & Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota
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Over 10 years of experience planning, managing, & summarizing the company's research trials
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Provides leadership in technical representation & customer research efforts
Kim Friesen, Ph.D.
President
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Received his Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University
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25+ years leading research & innovation
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Has worked in research and nutrition leadership roles for Tyson Foods, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Elanco
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Instrumental in providing overall leadership to NutriQuest research and product development efforts in swine, broiler and dairy species
