The US has not become infected with African Swine Fever, why? In order to understand this, Dr. Jim Lowe educates us on the African Swine Fever virus, transmission and systems in place to prevent ASF infection in the US. As we learn from Jim, the answer to this question isn’t simple.
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The Round Barn: Introducing the Certificate in Veterinary Science
Foreign animal disease preparedness is a top priority for anyone in the livestock industry and for the organizations that support them. Kaylee Hillinger and Dr. Jim Lowe have African Swine Fever on their minds, but expand the conversation to other foreign animal diseases. Are we ready and what’s the plan?
The Round Barn: Producing Livestock for Holiday Dinner
Foreign animal disease preparedness is a top priority for anyone in the livestock industry and for the organizations that support them. Kaylee Hillinger and Dr. Jim Lowe have African Swine Fever on their minds, but expand the conversation to other foreign animal diseases. Are we ready and what’s the plan?
The Round Barn: Gas & Groceries: Why Are They So Expensive?
Released August 10, 2022- The prices of gasoline, diesel fuel, and groceries have been astronomical recently. Dr. Jim Lowe is joined by Crystal Zulauf in this episode of The Round Barn where they reveal how the sticky cost of transportation affects the amount we pay at the register. After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn […]
The Round Barn: Preview
Released Feb 27, 2020- Does the world need another podcast? That’s debatable, but we’re doing it anyway. Join Jim Lowe and Brian Aldridge from the University of Illinois as they tackle issues that affect the livestock production industry every day. After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn or visit us at vetmed.illinois.edu/ope2.