The Round Barn

“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.

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 transmitted by dogs. Dogs can’t become sick with ASF, but they can shed the virus afte...

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 dis...

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.

  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 and how one of their misguided perspectives while in...

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.

  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.

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.

  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 pygmy hippo.

What unique challenges does an emergency room veterinarian face to treat an abandoned dog rescued from a lake? Dr. Jenica Haraschak, board certified emergency medicine and critical care specialist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital discusses her approach to this trauma case that attracted national attention.

When the zoo calls with a coughing Malayan tiger, is the cause a common respiratory tract infection or something more? Dr. Karen Terio, chief of the Zoo Pathology Program, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois discusses how she helped to untangle this problem to reach a diagnosis.

How is food safety regulated in the United States? Jim Lowe and Ashley Mitek from the University of Illinois discuss the regulatory roles played by the USDA and FDA, as well as new rules to deregulate pork inspection. Looking for livestock management training?  Visit online.vetmed.illinois.edu

The meat packing industry hasn't been spared from the coronavirus pandemic. Smithfield Foods, Cargill, Tysons Foods, and JBS USA have all closed plants due to COVID-19 outbreaks. Brian Aldridge and Jim Lowe from the University of Illinois discuss why these outbreaks are occurring and what these plant closures mean for U.S. food production. Want to learn more from these experts?  Visit online.vetme...

Has the COVID-19 epidemic endangered the U.S. food supply, or are our supply chain systems simply adapting to a new reality? Agribusiness and food production expert, Dan Thomson from Iowa State University tackles these questions with Jim Lowe from the University of Illinois to break down the effects the pandemic has had on the industry. Want to learn more from these experts?  Visit online.vetmed.i...

In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S., colleges and universities are rushing to move instruction online. Jim Lowe and Ashley Mitek from the University of Illinois tackle the ins and outs of online learning. Looking for livestock management training?  Visit online.vetmed.illinois.edu

Amid the suspension of face-to-face classes at colleges, and the cancellation of conferences, music and sporting events, Jim Lowe and Ashley Mitek from the University of Illinois discuss measures taken to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Looking for livestock management training?  Visit online.vetmed.illinois.edu

Researchers believe the coronavirus spread from animals to people, but how does that happen?  Jim Lowe and Ashley Mitek from the University of Illinois discuss zoonotic transmission, the coronavirus, and how government health organizations are responding to the outbreak. Recorded 2/27/20.  Transcript available here: https://bit.ly/39nYtwn Looking for livestock management training?  Visit online.ve...

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. Want to join in the conversation? Contact us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu