Pig nutritionists 2.0: Thriving in the age of AI and precision feeding

For over 50 years, animal nutritionists have shaped the backbone of modern pig farming. But today, that expertise is being put to the test. With artificial intelligence, precision feeding, and next-generation technology transforming how pig diets are formulated and delivered, the traditional nutritionist’s role is at a crossroads. As algorithms outpace intuition and machines take over routine tasks, what’s next for nutritionists in pig production? Nutritionists have long functioned as the