“Uncured is a fascinating word on food labels as there is no legal definition or clarity around what it means” Dr. Lowe states as he explains to Dr. Ashley Mitek the truth behind misleading food labels in this recent episode of the Round Barn podcast. Dr. Lowe shares the different processes of meat curing.
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How is rabies, African Swine Fever (ASF), and imported dogs interconnected?
Rabies is a horrible viral disease that affects the neurological system. Through the help of the legally required canine rabies vaccine in the US, cases of humans infected with rabies is lower than other parts of the world. African Swine Fever (ASF) is the world’s oldest virus which is deadly for pigs and can be […]
How does human behavior impact the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF)?
African Swine Fever is a borderless problem in the swine industry. Dr. Lowe explains the transmission, impact, and lifecycle of ASF as the U.S. swine industry faces increased risk of exposure in this episode of the Round Barn. Listen in as he answers Dr. Mitek’s questions regarding if humans can get ASF, how to eradicate the disease and at what costs to a culture.
Welcome to the Round Barn!
Welcome to the Round Barn podcast, where faculty members from the University of Illinois tackle issues that are relevant to today’s challenges, from livestock production to diagnostics and clinical cases. Look for the Round Barn podcast on our website or your favorite podcatcher.
What is R naught?
Join Dr. Jim Lowe and Dr. Ashley Mitek as they break down what R naught is, how it is calculated, and what it tells us about COVID-19, the Delta variant, and all infectious diseases.
Dangers of ivermectin
Dr. Ashley Mitek and Dr. Jim Lowe from the University of Illinois discuss using ivermectin to treat COVID-19. They talk about past professors at the veterinary school, Dr. Al Paul and Dr. Joe DiPietro, and their groundbreaking research on the drug decades ago. Ashley and Jim provide background information on dangers associated with Ivermectin […]
The Executive Veterinary Program at Illinois
Where do livestock veterinarians go to build skills, deepen their understanding of the industry and network with colleagues? Dr. Dan Thomson from Iowa State University and Dr. Jim Lowe from the University of Illinois discuss the Executive Veterinary Program (EVP) at Illinois. After the podcast visit evp.illinois.edu to learn more.
The Case of the Low-Pressure Labrador
How do veterinary anesthesiologists weigh the options to treat hypotension in the operating room? Dr. Graeme Doodnaugt, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist and pain management specialist here at the University of Illinois veterinary teaching hospital, details the treatment process. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; […]
The Case of the Calves That Weren’t Quite Right
Feeder calves can be sourced from multiple farms when they arrive at a feedlot. What health challenges can calves face when they’re mixed? Dr. Jim Lowe, a livestock veterinarian at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the i-Learning Center answers that question and more.
The Case of the Hippo Who Wasn’t Hungry
Hippos consume up to 90 pounds of food each day. But what do you do when they stop eating? Dr. Jennifer Langan, board certified specialist in zoological medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a senior staff veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo details the diagnosis and treatment of Obesa, a 600-pound […]