Benjamin William Blair

Benjamin William Blair is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on animal microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease control in livestock, particularly swine and lambs. He employs advanced methodologies including artificial intelligence for disease detection and explores practical solutions for ethical euthanasia protocols. Blair's work emphasizes translational research with direct industry applications.

Research interests include fecal microbiota dynamics, antibiotic resistome analysis, and epidemiological modeling of livestock diseases. He has contributed to studies on African Swine Fever containment strategies and cull sow marketing networks. His recent projects address the impact of antibiotics on neonatal lamb microbiota and AI-driven diagnostics for PRRS virus in sow farms.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches bridging microbiology, epidemiology, and engineering. Collaboration networks span academic and industry partners, addressing critical challenges in animal health and food safety systems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his work has garnered attention in peer-reviewed journals and public health policy discussions.

Blair advises on grants related to livestock disease surveillance and has pioneered novel euthanasia techniques using non-catalytic converter exhaust systems. His research teams focus on lab-to-field translation, with ongoing studies on antimicrobial stewardship and swine health economics.