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 Univers...

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 ...

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 Medici...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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