Maud Le Gall

Swine Technological Lead – MHS - Cargill Animal Nutrition - France Author

Dr. Maud Le Gall currently serves as the Swine Technological Lead for MHS at Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health. She specializes in the development of micro-nutritional and health solutions, with a strong focus on postbiotics and phytogenics. Her role places her at the forefront of research and innovation, allowing her to bring cutting-edge technical expertise directly to customers.

Maud holds a PhD in Animal Nutrition from Agrocampus Ouest, France. She began her career as a scientist at INRAe, where she explored the relationship between fiber digestion, gut health, and swine performance. Since 2011, she has held various roles within Cargill, including Piglet Feed Portfolio Manager and Swine R&D Lead for Western Europe.

Her work is dedicated to advancing micronutrition as part of comprehensive nutritional programs that enhance swine performance while addressing consumer expectations and sustainability goals.

Updated CV 01-Apr-2026

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Heat stress in sows: hidden consequences for sow and offspring performance

When foetuses develop in a heat-stressed gestation sow, a condition known as in utero heat stress occurs, and piglets may be born smaller with impaired gut microbiome and immune function. Additionally, these piglets show greater susceptibility to stress later in life. Although these consequences are not always immediately apparent, they are important to manage and prevent.

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