The Beef Podcast Show

Dr. Haley Larson: Ruminant Nutrition Understanding | Ep. 44

Sep 27, 2023

Dr. Haley Larson, an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kansas State University, discusses her experiences in ruminant nutrition, including gaining confidence in a room of industry professionals and the value of networking. They explore topics such as undergraduate research exposure, in situ and continuous culture fermentation techniques, teaching graduate-level courses for industry-driven career growth, industry experience in the classroom, combating mycotoxins, and the challenges of studying rumen microbiology.

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Dr. Haley Larson emphasizes the significance of research in ruminant nutrition and the use of in vitro and in situ methods to gain insights into adaption and ecological interactions in ruminant fermentation.

Dr. Larson discusses the importance of incorporating industry members into the classroom to expose students to career opportunities and foster creativity, while also addressing the challenges of balancing flexibility and effective communication in a diverse, non-traditional student base.

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Blending Academic Legacy and Industry Experience

Dr. Stephanie Hansen discusses her unique position that blends her academic legacy and industry experience, allowing her to have a unique outreach and impact. She highlights the importance of communication in the beef industry and the rapidly emerging era of communication. Dr. Hansen also expresses gratitude towards the innovative companies and products that support and make the podcast possible.

Mimicking the Ruminant Environment and Understanding Nutrition

02:05

Interactions with Students and Challenges in Graduate Education

04:02

Introduction

2min

Origin Story and Transition to Ruminant Nutrition

3min

The Value of Undergraduate Research in the Beef Industry

6min

In Situ vs Continuous Culture Fermentation: Research Techniques in Ruminant Nutrition

10min

Teaching Graduate-Level Courses for Industry-Driven Career Growth

17min

Industry Experience in the Classroom and Combating Mycotoxins

2min

Rumen Microbiology and New Techniques

7min

I am delighted to introduce our guest, Dr. Haley Larson – an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of ruminant nutrition. Dr. Larson shares her unique experiences and insights on topics such as gaining confidence when stepping into a room of industry professionals, the value of networking, and much more. Uncover hidden career opportunities in the feedlot industry. It was an engaging conversation, filled with thought-provoking moments!

"It's been fun to blend my academic legacy as well as my industry experience together in a really unique position. Who I can leave an impact on and the number of students that we can have come through our doors help benefit beef producers and beyond in the agricultural industry."

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