Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen: Nutritional Immunology and Swine Health | Ep. 228

As the swine industry continuously evolves, understanding the intricate relationship between nutrition and immune health in pigs becomes increasingly vital. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen delves into nutritional immunology's role in enhancing pig health. From lipid functions to the impact of fatty acids on immune systems, this episode offers invaluable insights for industry professionals seeking to optimize swine well-being and productivity.

“When should we start to manipulate the immune system? It's important to get started early, while the piglet is still suckling the sow.” - Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (03:23) Introduction
• (05:23) The immunological challenges in piglets
• (15:03) The Pig Paradigm Project
• (31:39) Nutritional strategies as promising alternatives to antibiotics
• (38:17) Discussion on the implications of pig birth weight and survivability
• (40:26) Managing oxidative stress and inflammation
• (49:06) End of the episode

Meet the guest: Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen, a distinguished Professor at Aarhus University, specializes in Swine Nutritional Immunology. With a Ph.D. in Food Chemistry and a background in Animal Nutrition, she's a leading authority in understanding how diet impacts pig immunity. Dr. Lauridsen's work, particularly in the Pig Paradigm Project, demonstrates her unique blend of academic excellence and practical insights, significantly advancing swine health research.

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