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Dr. Sam Gerrard: Nutrient Utilization During an Immune Challenge | Ep. 205

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When pigs get sick, nutrients shift from lean tissue to the immune system, altering their entire metabolism.

Dr. Sam Gerrard discusses how immune challenges in pigs divert nutrients from muscle growth to the immune system, affecting metabolism and feed intake. He explains research methods like pair feeding and the differences between viral and bacterial infections, highlighting the industry impact of diseases like PRRS.

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