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The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Dr. Caio Silva: Modern Sow Performance | Ep. 123

the swine it canada podcast Jul 24, 2025

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Caio Silva from Londrina State University in Brazil, shares vital insights into modern sow productivity and health challenges. He examines key factors, including oxidative stress, immunity, and nutritional strategies, that impact sow longevity and piglet robustness. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Sow productivity issues
  • Oxidative stress impact
  • Role of feed additives
  • Piglet immunity solutions
  • Nutrition strategy insights

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Caio Abércio da Silva holds a DVM and earned his M.S. in Food Technology and Ph.D. in Animal Science. He has over 38 years of teaching experience at Londrina State University in Brazil, where he now teaches in the Postgraduate Program in Animal Science. He also leads AKEI Animal Research, a company focused on swine studies.

 

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