Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, Role of Genetics in Sustainability, What Can I do as a Producer
Dec 1, 2023
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Guests Ruaraidh Petre, Executive Director Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists discuss the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and its stakeholders, promoting sustainability in the beef industry, continuous improvement and curiosity in sustainability, and exploring the role of genetics in sustainability.
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef focuses on collaboration among stakeholders to improve sustainability in beef production.
Genetic selection plays a crucial role in sustainability by choosing cows suited to specific environments and improving reproductive efficiency.
Deep dives
The Global Round Table for Sustainable Beef
The podcast episode discusses the work of the Global Round Table for Sustainable Beef, which brings together stakeholders from the beef industry to improve sustainability. The organization focuses on principles, criteria, and goals to drive change and achieve sustainability in beef production. They emphasize the importance of developing a network and collaboration among stakeholders. The episode highlights the role of genetics in sustainability, urging the selection of cows that thrive in specific environments and produce calves regularly. The concept of beef production that meets current and future societal needs is central to their goals.
Sustainability and Genetics
The podcast explores the connection between genetics and sustainability in livestock production. It emphasizes the importance of selecting cows that are genetically suited to specific environments and can thrive with minimal resources. The discussion highlights how genetics play a role in improving reproductive efficiency, which reduces maintenance costs and waste. The episode also mentions the value of beef-on-dairy practices as a sustainable approach, as it allows for dual product output while optimizing resources. The collaboration between the Global Round Table and the US Round Table for Sustainable Beef is highlighted, along with their efforts to promote genetic selection for sustainability.
Actions for Producers
The podcast provides actionable steps for producers to enhance sustainability on their operations. The primary suggestion is maintaining a mindset of continuous improvement, being curious, and seeking knowledge from local extension departments and neighboring producers. The importance of reproductive efficiency is emphasized as a means to optimize resources and reduce waste by ensuring a high percentage of cows get pregnant within a short breeding season. The podcast also encourages measuring and managing production systems, embracing a growth mindset, and considering the economic and environmental impacts of genetic choices. The episode encourages producers to view sustainability as a long-term goal that aligns with their desire to pass on a thriving operation to future generations.
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4:19 What is Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef?
10:42 Role of Genetics in Sustainability
17:54 What can I do as a producer?
Guests: Ruaraidh Petre, Executive Director Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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