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Dr. Sam Gerrard: Nutrient Utilization During an Immune Challenge | Ep. 192
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sam Gerrard, postdoctoral fellow at Virginia Tech, explores how immune challenges affect swine physiology and nutrient utilization. He explains key differences in metabolic responses to bacterial and viral infections and how feeding strategies can improve outcomes. Learn how better nutrition during illness can reduce production losses and enhance welfare. Listen now on all major platforms!
"The immune system diverts nutrients from lean tissue accretion toward defense, significantly altering metabolic priorities during immune…
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