The Beef Podcast Show - #15 - The key to sustainable beef production: protein upcycling

Pursuing sustainability is a pressing global demand. However, as complex as it may be, innovative livestock production methods can significantly enhance sustainable practices. For example, we can strengthen the sustainability of beef cattle production by incorporating novel coproducts into diets and studying nitrogen metabolism. On the quest to make beef more sustainable and healthy, consumers and stakeholders can quantify the capacity of US beef production systems to upcycle protein. In this episode, Dr. Tryon Wickersham discusses his research on urea recycling and protein upcycling in cattle, along with protein supplementation for cattle that are consuming low-quality forage.

What you’ll learn:

1. Protein upcycling in cattle production

2. The discoveries made along the research with protein co-products

3. Upcycling with different coproducts

4. Urea recycling: the differences between Bos indicus and Bos taurus

5. Low-quality forage research

6. Discussing sustainability with producers and consumers

Meet the guest

Dr. Tryon Wickersham

Experience

     ○ Current: Professor at Texas A&M University.

Background

     ○ Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (Kansas State University)

     ○ M.Sc., Ruminant Nutrition (Kansas State University)

     ○ B.Sc., Animal Sciences (Texas A&M University)

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