#15MinutesWithDrProença Vitamin D in Rabbits: Sunlight, Diet, or UVB—What Really Works?

Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Laila Proença™ on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Think UVB lamps are the best way to boost vitamin D in rabbits? Think again! This episode explores a groundbreaking study that tested UVB exposure vs. UVB-irradiated hay to see which method truly increases serum vitamin D levels in rabbits. Spoiler alert: the results may change how we think about dietary supplementation!Dr. Laila Proença™ breaks down the findings, challenges common assumptions, and discusses whether rabbits regulate calcium metabolism differently than other species. Should we be recommending sun-dried hay over UVB lamps? Does vitamin D supplementation even matter for dental disease? Tune in and find out the latest evidence-based insights that could reshape your approach to rabbit nutrition and husbandry!
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- Опубликовано5 марта 2025 г. в 18:01 UTC
- Длительность21 мин.
- Сезон1
- Выпуск50
- ОграниченияБез ненормативной лексики