Stress is a limiting factor to optimal performance in the livestock industry. Modern livestock experience different forms of stress every day from various sources such as environment, diet changes, handling and more. Commonly practiced protocols in swine and dairy production such as weaning and transport may have a negative impact on health and performance in the short and long term. 

In this presentation, Dr. Jay Johnson will walk through various nutritional strategies that may be used to help mitigate stress in swine and dairy, as well as dive into the latest research and data. Dr. Johnson will share his findings on various stress responses and performance indicators such as rate of gain, mortality, animal behavior and more. 

Joining us as speaker will be:

Dr. Jay Johnson
Supervisory Research Animal Scientist
United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service