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.
Darin Madson
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine - United States Author
Vitamin D deficiency syndromes in swine (I)
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.
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02-Aug-2013Salomi Iriwainavulawell, now that the disease is.. don't people think this is a major loss in the swine's industry.???
