Sustaining The Herd
Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture. We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects. Every two weeks, we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
Sustaining The Herd
Cattle Feeding Update: Data, Developments, and Daring to Look Ahead
What does data tell us about the sustainability of cattle feeding today? If you'd like to know, this episode is for you! Join Andrew and Brock as they sit down in the studio with Dr. Jessica Sperber, Assistant Professor of Animal Science and Feedlot Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Sperber uses production data to tell the story of how beef production has become more efficient as the result of technology and innovation. She also digs into current industry trends and shares about what her team at UNL is doing to serve the beef cattle industry both today and in the future. Tune in to hear the latest on all things cattle feeding!