January 2026

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Research Spotlight: Ben Blair
February 9, 2026 / Research Spotlight

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My research focuses on understanding how infectious diseases move through livestock systems…
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Dog’s Recovery from Spinal Stroke Captured on Video

January 12, 2026 / In the News

PetHelpful.com (Jan. 10) – According to Dr. Kari Foss, a neurologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a spinal stroke, or fibrocartilaginous embolism, “occurs when a small piece of disc material actually breaks…
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Bringing AI into Pork Production

January 09, 2026 / In the News

Popular Pig (Dec. 29) – Dr. Ben Blair was a guest on the podcast to talk about how AI really works and why the swine industry needs “homegrown” AI solutions that understand how farms truly…
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CBD Supplements for Pets

January 06, 2026 / In the News

New York Almanac (Jan. 5) – Cannabidiol (CBD) products claiming therapeutic benefits are marketed not only for people but also for pets. Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, the veterinarian who heads the small animal primary care service…
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Research Spotlight: Joe (Huanyu) Qiao

January 02, 2026 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My lab studies how life begins at the cellular level, focusing on…
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