Robert D Goodband
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About
Robert D. Goodband is a leading authority in swine nutrition, with a research focus on optimizing dietary phosphorus utilization for nursery and grower pigs. His major contributions center on establishing precise standardized total tract digestible (STTD) phosphorus requirements, which are critical for improving feed efficiency, reducing environmental phosphorus excretion, and lowering diet costs. In a landmark 2017 study involving 1,080 barrows and gilts, Goodband and his team determined the STTD P requirement for 25- to 50-lb pigs, providing essential guidelines for the swine industry. A companion study with 1,080 pigs weighing 11 to 25 kg further refined these requirements for lighter nursery pigs, demonstrating his systematic approach to nutrient specification. Although his most-cited papers have modest citation counts (3–4), their practical impact is substantial—these findings are directly applied by nutritionists and producers to formulate more precise, cost-effective diets. Goodband’s work exemplifies how rigorous, large-scale experimental designs can translate into actionable recommendations, making him a trusted resource for students and researchers seeking evidence-based strategies in swine nutrition and sustainable pork production.
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