The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Sam Gerrard: Nutrient Utilization During an Immune Challenge | Ep. 192

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sam Gerrard, postdoctoral fellow at Virginia Tech, explores how immune challenges affect swine physiology and nutrient utilization. He explains key differences in metabolic responses to bacterial and viral infections and how feeding strategies can improve outcomes. Learn how better nutrition during illness can reduce production losses and enhance welfare. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:   

• Swine immune response
• Feed intake changes
• Pair-feeding models
• Bacterial vs. viral impact
• Nutrient-use efficiency

Meet the guest:

Dr. Sam Gerrard holds a DVM and PhD in Nutritional Physiology, and is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Virginia Tech’s Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. His research focuses on how immune challenges affect nutrient partitioning in swine.

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