The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Jon Bergstrom: Vitamin D Research Update for Swine | Ep. 168

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Jon Bergstrom, Senior Technical Expert in Swine Nutrition at dsm-firmenich, provides an update on the importance of vitamin D in sow and pig nutrition. He discusses vitamin D requirements, the benefits of 25(OH)D3, and recent findings related to bone health, immunity, lameness, and mineral utilization. Learn how vitamin D status can influence performance and welfare across production stages. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:  

• Vitamin D importance
• 25(OH)D3 applications
• Sow nutrition research
• Bone health outcomes
• Pig performance impacts

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jon Bergstrom earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science from Kansas State University and has spent more than 15 years with dsm-firmenich, Animal Nutrition and Health. He works with academia and the swine industry to advance the understanding of nutrient requirements and practical nutritional solutions, including vitamins, phytase, calcium and phosphorus nutrition, and digestive health strategies. Listen to Dr. Jon Bergstrom on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.

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