Dr. Michael Rahe & Kelly Grace Keen: Vitamin D & PRRSV | Ep. 284

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Michael Rahe and Kelly Grace Keen, both from North Carolina State University, explore the effects of vitamin D on PRRSV immunity. They share key insights on disease resistance, recovery, and research methodologies with practical applications for the swine industry. Listen now on all major platforms!"Vitamin D may help regulate a systemic immune response and help animals get through infections more easily."Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Rahe is an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, specializing in veterinary pathology, focusing on immunity and swine health. With a DVM from Iowa State University and a PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Rahe has cultivated a career rooted in impactful research.Kelly Grace Keen, M.S., is a Ph.D. student in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University, focusing on nutritional immunology in pigs. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Poultry Science from North Carolina State University.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(03:46) Vitamin D’s & immunity(06:42) PRRS & immune challenges(07:21) Research highlights(08:26) Study design explained(17:47) Immunity closing thoughts(23:40) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: dsm-firmenich- SunHy- Bioverse- AcuFast- Fortiva- National Pork Board- Trouw Nutrition- Adisseo- Standard Nutrition- AB Vista𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show