The Beef Podcast Show - #4 - Achieving cost reductions for beef cows through adaptability and precision livestock

Cows can adapt to different environments if we allow them to experience some stress. However, is adaptation the key to profitability? A decrease in beef production costs is needed, and understanding the challenges and opportunities is an important goal. In this episode, Dr. Travis Mulliniks shares his thoughts about moving in the wrong direction regarding adaptability and genetic selection. He also shares his experience and knowledge on building beef cow's resiliency, how precision livestock could be a great tool to improve research and production, and different strategies to decrease feeding costs. 

Meet the guest

Dr. Travis Mulliniks

• Experience

○ Current:

     ■  Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

○ Past:

     ■ Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee.

• Background

○ Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from New Mexico State University;

○ Master’s degree in Animal Sciences from New Mexico State University;

○ Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University.

• Connect with our guest on Social Media

    ○ LinkedIn