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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Crystal Levesque from South Dakota State University breaks down choline’s essential functions in swine nutrition and why it continues to hold value across production phases. Dr. Levesque clarifies its essential biological roles, compares common choline sources, addresses practical considerations in feed manufacturing, and explains why sow diets still demand higher inclusion. Listen now on all major platforms.
"Alternatives cannot replace choline’s primary functions tied to neurotransmission and phospholipid formation."
Meet the guest: Dr. Crystal Levesque is a professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University. Her research focuses on maternal nutrient requirements for optimal fetal development and on evaluating alternative feeds and dietary additives affecting growth, immune function, and gut health in pigs and poultry. Her career spans extensive academic training across Canada before joining SDSU in 2013.
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In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Crystal Levesque from South Dakota State University breaks down choline’s essential functions in swine nutrition and why it continues to hold value across production phases. Dr. Levesque clarifies its essential biological roles, compares common choline sources, addresses practical considerations in feed manufacturing, and explains why sow diets still demand higher inclusion. Listen now on all major platforms.
"Alternatives cannot replace choline’s primary functions tied to neurotransmission and phospholipid formation."
Meet the guest: Dr. Crystal Levesque is a professor of monogastric nutrition at South Dakota State University. Her research focuses on maternal nutrient requirements for optimal fetal development and on evaluating alternative feeds and dietary additives affecting growth, immune function, and gut health in pigs and poultry. Her career spans extensive academic training across Canada before joining SDSU in 2013.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle! Join now and connect with leading experts in swine nutrition.
Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
Dr. Mark Whitney: Monoglycerides in Swine Health | Ep. 243
Dr. Mark Whitney: Diet Acidification Strategies | Ep. 309
What you will learn:
The Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:
* Adisseo
* dsm-firmenich
- SunHy
- KT Pacer
- Cargill
- BinSentry
- Biofractal
- DietForge
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