EPISODE · Mar 5, 2025 · 20 MIN
#15MinutesWithDrProença Vitamin D in Rabbits: Sunlight, Diet, or UVB—What Really Works?
from VETAHEAD Pod · host VETAHEAD with Dr. Laila Proença
Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Laila Proença™ on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Think UVB lamps are the best way to boost vitamin D in rabbits? Think again! This episode explores a groundbreaking study that tested UVB exposure vs. UVB-irradiated hay to see which method truly increases serum vitamin D levels in rabbits. Spoiler alert: the results may change how we think about dietary supplementation!Dr. Laila Proença™ breaks down the findings, challenges common assumptions, and discusses whether rabbits regulate calcium metabolism differently than other species. Should we be recommending sun-dried hay over UVB lamps? Does vitamin D supplementation even matter for dental disease? Tune in and find out the latest evidence-based insights that could reshape your approach to rabbit nutrition and husbandry!Click here to get your VETAHEAD E-Magazine! Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift!Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists?Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehindHead to VETAHEAD WebsiteJoin our VETAHEAD Community Follow @vetahead.vet on InstagramSubscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTubeFollow @vetahead on FacebookFollow @vetahead on TikTok
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