Chromium supplementation in swine diets marks a significant leap in swine nutrition, bolstering health and productivity. Its integral role in metabolic and reproductive functions deems it vital for the industry's efficiency and sustainability goals. In this episode, Dr. Merlin Lindemann from the University of Kentucky explores chromium's essential role in swine diets. Dr. Lindemann emphasizes its impact on glucose and insulin metabolism, reproductive health, and sow mortality reduction, discussing various chromium sources like picolinate and propionate, and optimal dosing within FDA parameters.

Meet the guest: Dr. Merlin Lindemann

Experience:

• Current: Professor at the University of Kentucky
• Past: Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Science (University of Minnesota)
• B.Sc., Animal Science (University of Minnesota)

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