The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ben Blair: Artificial Intelligence on Farms | Ep. 193
Jan 21, 2026In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ben Blair from the University of Illinois explains how AI is reshaping disease modeling, real-time monitoring, and data interpretation in swine health. He breaks down practical tools producers can use today, the challenges behind data quality, and how other industries guide the future of AI in livestock systems. Tune in now on all major platforms.
What you'll learn:
- AI fundamentals
- Data reliability
- Computer vision use
- AI challenges
Meet the guest:
Dr. Ben Blair is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, with expertise in computational disease modeling and AI applications for livestock systems. His background spans veterinary medicine, engineering, consulting, and advanced research focused on improving decision-making in swine health.
Learn more about his work on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast featuring Dr. Ben Blair, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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