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The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen: Nutritional Immunology in Pigs | Ep. 204

the swine nutrition blackbelt podcast Jan 01, 2026

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen from Aarhus University explains how oxidative stress and inflammation affect pig health and productivity. She discusses how immune activity is shaped by metabolism, weaning, gut microbiota, and dietary interventions. Understand how early nutritional strategies can support immune function and reduce chronic challenges in piglets and sows. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:   

  • Oxidative stress 
  • Inflammation mechanisms
  • Immune diet strategies
  • Weaning immune challenges
  • Biomarkers for pigs

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen is a professor and Head of the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at Aarhus University, specializing in nutritional immunology in pigs. Her work explores how nutrients affect immune responses, oxidative stress, and inflammation, with emphasis on sow and piglet health during early life and weaning. 

 

Hear more from Dr. Charlotte Lauridsen on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

 

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