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The Swine it Podcast Show - Dr. Stacie Crowder: Feed Additives & PRRS | Ep. 295

the swine it podcast show Apr 01, 2025

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Stacie Crowder from Land O’Lakes, who currently leads the Fortiva innovation team, shares how non-medicated feed additives are transforming swine health strategies. She explains an innovative approach to supporting animal resilience through functional nutrition, immune modulation, and the use of medium-chain fatty acids. Hear how these tools are being used in PRRS management and how they can boost production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Feed additive evolution
  • Gut health strategies
  • Medium-chain fatty acids insights
  • PRRS management solutions
  • Immune modulation tools

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Stacie Crowder has been with Land O’Lakes for 12 years. She currently leads the Fortiva innovation team by collaborating with research platforms, international business development, sales, and marketing to deliver non-medicated feed additives that support animal resilience in U.S. and international markets. Dr. Stacie has spent her career developing ways to enhance swine production through ingredient nutrition. She holds a Ph.D. in Monogastric Nutrition from Purdue University. Her main research centers around the impact of activated medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), an area of increased importance to animal health and performance.
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