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The Swine It Podcast Show - Dr. Michael Rahe & Kelly Grace Keen: Vitamin D & PRRSV | Ep. 284

the swine it podcast show Jan 14, 2025

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Rahe and Kelly Grace Keen, both from North Carolina State University, explore the effects of vitamin D on PRRSV immunity. They share key insights on disease resistance, recovery, and research methodologies with practical applications for the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Vitamin D’s role in immunity
  • PRRS infection insights
  • Dietary vitamin D impacts
  • Research applications in swine
  • Advancing disease resistance

 

Meet the guests:

Dr. Michael Rahe is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in veterinary pathology, focusing on immunity and swine health. With a DVM from Iowa State University and a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Rahe has cultivated a career rooted in impactful research.

Kelly Grace Keen, M.S., is a Ph.D. student in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University, focusing on nutritional immunology in pigs. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Poultry Science from North Carolina State University.

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