The Beef Podcast Show Dr. Gastón Alfaro: Improving Knowledge Transfer | Ep. 162
In this episode, we close the year with a special conversation featuring Dr. Gastón Alfaro from the National University of Córdoba, bringing insights to plan the year ahead with stronger strategies by overcoming challenges of knowledge transfer in beef production. He explains the key barriers in sharing information, how learning is shifting across generations, and what truly improves communication on beef operations. A timely wrap up to finish the year with clarity and start the next one prepared. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Hands on exposure to cattle and production environments remains essential for building real understanding of beef systems."
Meet the guest: Dr. Gastón Alfaro is an Assistant Professor of Beef Production at the National University of Córdoba in Argentina, where he leads teaching and research in ruminant nutrition, physiology, and behavior. He also consults for more than 20 beef operations, optimizing diets and management strategies to improve productivity and efficiency. His work focuses on practical, science-based solutions that strengthen decision making across beef production systems.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:33) Introduction
- (05:20) Knowledge transfer barriers
- (12:03) Engaging young professionals
- (16:10) Adapting teaching methods
- (18:57) Value of hands on
- (27:19) Practical adoption examples
- (40:01) Final three questions
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