Feral swine in the US have a long history of being a risk to health of commercial pigs, destructive to the land in which they populate and in a recent news story of a feral pig in North Dakota, dangerous. Dr. Jim Lowe and Kaylee Hillinger talk about the history, challenges and risks of feral pigs in the United States.After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-round-barn-at-illinois/) by following: The Round Barn at Illinois or visit us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu to discover additional learning opportunities!

In 2024, Mexico intends to phase out genetically engineered corn and glyphosate. Mexico is a major importer of US corn, corn that is primarily genetically engineered with glyphosate use. Dr. Jim Lowe and Kaylee Hillinger talk about what that means for Mexico, Mexico livestock producers, US grain farmers and livestock producers.After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-round-barn-at-illinois/) by following: The Round Barn at Illinois orvisit us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu to discover additional learning opportunities!

Dr. Jim Lowe and Kaylee Hillinger set the record straight on the social media claims that cattle are vaccinated with mRNA vaccines. Does this new frenzy of misinformation have any impact on cattle producers?After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-round-barn-at-illinois/) by following: The Round Barn at Illinois orvisit us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu to discover additional learning opportunities

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? After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-round-barn-at-illinois/) by following: The Round Barn at Illinois orvisit us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu to discover additional learning opportunities

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 very simple.After the podcast, connect with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-round-barn-at-illinois/)by following: The Round Barn at Illinois or visit us at online.vetmed.illinois.edu to discover additional learning opportunities

Acceptance into veterinary school is highly competitive. The College of Veterinary Medicine recently launched our Certificate in Veterinary Science to help students on their journey to veterinary school. Join Dr. Brian Aldridge and Crystal Zulauf as they discuss the certificate program and how it was designed to benefit students.

What is impacting the record high price of turkeys in the United States? In order to answer this question, you must understand the implications of avian influenza, gas prices, holiday dinners, and customer needs. Dr. Jim Lowe answers all these questions as he breaks down the supply chain from egg to turkey dinner in this episode of The Round Barn Podcast.

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.

The cull sow market in the United States has a surveillance problem. Drs. Lowe and Mitek are joined by Dr. Ben Blair to discuss his investigation into the cull sow marketing channel. Join them as they reveal the devastating implications of an ASF outbreak in cull sows and how it could affect the swine industry as a whole.

Egg prices are the highest they have been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in April, 2020. Learn how migratory water fowl have started circulating the H5N1 virus in commercial chicken flocks resulting in high egg prices. Join Drs. Jim Lowe and Ashley Mitek as they discuss the cause and effect of a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak.