Vitamin A plays a vital role not only when it comes to the vision, but also to the immune and reproductive systems of swine, thus contributing to the overall health and performance of the animals. However, its precise effects remain a subject of ongoing research. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sarah Elefson about her study that examines the impact of fat inclusion levels, fat sources, and supplementations with either vitamin A or beta-carotene on the performance, health, and vitamin status of pigs in the nursery and finishing phases.

Meet the guest: Dr. Sarah Elefson

Experience

• Current: Postdoctoral Associate at the Baylor College of Medicine; Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University.

Background

• Ph.D. (Iowa State University)
• M.Sc., Animal Sciences (University of Kentucky)
• B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Purdue University)

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