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Eric Weaver is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU), located in Brookings, SD. His research focuses on optimizing livestock nutrition and gastrointestinal health, particularly in swine production. Dr. Weaver’s work emphasizes dietary supplementation strategies, mineral metabolism, and feed formulation to improve growth performance, reproductive outcomes, and disease resistance in pigs.
His research interests include the effects of zinc, copper, iron, and other trace minerals on animal health, as well as the evaluation of alternative feed ingredients like canola meal, distillers grains, and soybean products. He also investigates nutritional interventions to mitigate post-weaning stress and enhance gut health through additives like acidifiers and enzymes.
Recent studies highlight his exploration of maternal iron status in sows and the impact of dietary strategies on offspring health. Dr. Weaver’s articles often address practical challenges in swine production, such as optimizing feed cost through DDGS replacement and evaluating weaning methodologies to improve animal welfare and productivity.
While no specific awards or grants are listed here, his active publication record reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient livestock management practices.
