Trudeau Named Vita Plus Swine Nutritionist (October 2020)

(Madison, Wis.) – Michaela (Mickie) Trudeau recently joined Vita Plus as a swine nutritionist.  Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Trudeau will help design and coordinate research trials, as well as evaluate ingredients and formulations used in Vita Plus swine products.  As a member of the swine technical services team, Trudeau will also provide technical leadership and expertise to Vita Plus field staff, dealers, and customers.

Trudeau grew up in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota to receive her bachelor’s degree in animal science with honors.  Trudeau continued her education at the University of Minnesota and received a master’s degree in animal science.  Her master’s thesis focused on the persistence of porcine coronaviruses in feed and feed ingredients.  She is currently finishing her Ph.D. in animal science at the University of Minnesota, where her research has focused on understanding the mechanisms of growth responses to various antibiotic alternatives in nursery pigs.

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.  Vita Plus has been serving livestock producers since 1948.  More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition and management information.  For more information about the organization call 800.362.8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.