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.
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’ll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(00:43) Introduction
(03:19) Vitamin D’s & immunity
(06:15) PRRS & immune challenges
(06:54) Research highlights
(07:59) Study design explained
(17:20) Immunity closing thoughts
(23:13) Final three questions
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17 February 2025
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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.
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