Dr. Stacie Crowder: Feed Additives & PRRS | Ep. 295

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Stacie Crowder from Land O’Lakes, who currently leads the Fortiva innovation team, shares how non-medicated feed additives are transforming swine health strategies. She explains an innovative approach to supporting animal resilience through functional nutrition, immune modulation, and the use of medium-chain fatty acids. Hear how these tools are being used in PRRS management and how they can boost production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"We focus on medium chain fatty acids because they help stimulate neutralizing antibodies—it's a key part of our immunomodulatory strategy."Meet the guest: Dr. Stacie Crowder has been with Land O’Lakes for 12 years. She currently leads the Fortiva innovation team by collaborating with research platforms, international business development, sales, and marketing to deliver non-medicated feed additives that support animal resilience in U.S. and international markets. Dr. Stacie has spent her career developing ways to enhance swine production through ingredient nutrition. She holds a Ph.D. in Monogastric Nutrition from Purdue University. Her main research centers around the impact of activated medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), an area of increased importance to animal health and performance.What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:51) Introduction(04:48) Feed additive evolution(08:49) Gut health strategies(12:25) PRRS management solutions(18:13) Medium-chain fatty acids(21:51) Performance measurement tips(29:31) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:Fortiva- SunHy- Adisseo- Eastman- Vaxxinova- AB Vista- Keys Manufacturing- Pancopia™- dsm-firmenich- Lucta- Essential Ag Solutions𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show