Dillon Mellick: Nutrition & Immune Support | Ep. 148

Dillon Mellick: Nutrition & Immune Support | Ep. 148

Author: Wisenetix December 5, 2024 Duration: 11:17

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dillon Mellick, from Kemin Industries, outlines strategies and challenges in disease control, discussing approaches in biosecurity, feed additives, and nutrition's role in immune resilience. Tune in to explore effective biosecurity practices for swine. Now streaming on all major podcast platforms!


"We need to look at how we can layer biosecurity strategies and create synergies to get through challenging times, leading to the most profitable, healthy animal."


Meet the guest:

Dillon Mellick, a Technical Services Manager at Kemin Industries, holds a Master’s in Animal Sciences from North Carolina State University. With over 13 years in the industry, Dillon supports pathogen control through research and technical sales, focusing on biosecurity, feed safety, and immune-enhancing strategies.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn


  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (01:23) Pathogens affecting swine
  • (02:12) Pathogens main challenges
  • (03:05) Pathogen control
  • (05:43) Nutrition & immunity
  • (06:50) Future of pathogen control
  • (08:23) Closing thoughts


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