The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Béatrice Sauvé: Mycotoxins Impact on Pigs | Ep. 129
Jul 25, 2024
In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Béatrice Sauvé discusses the impact of mycotoxins on swine health and nutrition. Dr. Sauvé explains her research on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs affected by deoxynivalenol (DON), highlighting its influence on bone mineral content and vitamin D status. Tune in to explore practical strategies for mitigating mycotoxin effects and enhancing pig health through dietary adjustments.
What will you learn:
- Mycotoxins impact
- Calcium absorption
- Gene expression changes
- Vitamin D role
- Feed management tips
Meet the guest:
Dr. Béatrice Sauvé is a postdoctoral fellow at the Quebec Swine Development Center, specializing in pig and sow nutrition. She completed her Ph.D. in Animal Science at Université Laval, with research focusing on the impact of mycotoxins on calcium and phosphorus metabolism in pigs. Dr. Sauvé also holds a Master's degree in Animal Sciences from Université Laval and a Bachelor's in Environmental Biology from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
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