
Vitamin D deficiency syndromes in swine (II)
We have long known that of all the species tested, piglets are born with the lowest circulating levels of 25(OH)D.
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. United States
Rank: Assistant Professor, Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
Education:
Institution | Degree | Date | Major |
University of Minnesota | BS | May 2002 | Veterinary Sciences |
University of Minnesota | DVM | May 2004 | Veterinary Medicine |
Iowa State University | PhD | August 2009 | Veterinary Pathology |
Board Certification: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Anatomic Pathology.
Record of professional experience:
Year | Position |
2009 - present | Diagnostic Pathologist; Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine |
2006 - 2009 | Adjunct instructor; Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine |
2004 - 2006 | Production veterinarian; Christensen Family Farms, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota |
Updated CV 29-Jun-2013
We have long known that of all the species tested, piglets are born with the lowest circulating levels of 25(OH)D.
Vitamin D is normally produced following skin exposure to ultraviolet-B. Since most piglets (and humans too!) are raised in climate controlled housing and born year-round, direct access to sunshine is often limited, even in the summer. Fortunately, vitamin D can be added to diets to meet the animals' need for vitamin D.