The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Mick Bosilevac: STEC Situation and Its Challenges | Ep. 140

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Mick Bosilevac, Research Microbiologist at USDA-ARS, explains the complexities of detecting and controlling Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef. He shares the science behind current detection methods, regulatory testing challenges, and the future of genomic surveillance. Learn how pathogens are tracked from feedlot to carcass and how industry collaboration improves meat safety. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Understanding STEC
• Testing system insights
• Pre-harvest contamination
• Culture confirmation barriers
• Virulence gene markers

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mick Bosilevac is a USDA-ARS Research Microbiologist at the US Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. His work focuses on advancing the microbiological safety of red meat by improving detection methods for pathogens.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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