The Beef Podcast Show

Dr. Diwakar Vyas: Sustainability Concerns in Beef | Ep. 35

Jul 26, 2023

41:47

While beef production is crucial to meet the ever-increasing global demand for protein-rich food, the rapid expansion of livestock farming has raised concerns regarding its environmental impact and long-term sustainability. In this episode, I team up with the esteemed Dr. Diwakar Vyas to delve into various aspects of the beef industry such as those ones. A true expert in the field, Dr. Vyas gives invaluable insights and practical advice for beef producers, emphasizing the importance of carefully observing animal performance and analyzing data, highlighting the immense value of extension work and producer collaboration, stressing the significance of conducting applied research, and sharing the findings of his groundbreaking research on efficiency and cattle performance.

"Observation and data are the keys to effective farming. So always start by looking at the data and be ready to adapt your management practices if anything deviates from the norm." - Dr. Diwakar Vyas

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:21) Introduction
(07:45) Differences among livestock production systems
(09:39) Challenges with forages in different climates
(11:16) Focus and goals of current research
(12:05) A comprehensive view on methane production and sustainability
(14:10) An introduction to the concept of net protein contribution
(15:48) Combining life-cycle assessment and net protein contributions
(21:29) Discussing principles of forage quality evaluations
(24:12) The responsibility of extension and collaboration with producers
(25:49) Advice for beef producers and the importance of forage quality
(29:51) The impacts of small mistakes on the farming process
(30:25) Future breakthroughs in sustainability and the role of artificial intelligence
(33:51) Final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Diwakar Vyas

Experience