Dr. Katie Wood: Methane & Cattle Health | Ep. 60

Jan 17, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Katie Wood, an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph with expertise in ruminant nutrition, dives into the significant issue of methane emissions in cattle. She highlights how reducing these emissions enhances feed efficiency, benefiting both the environment and producers' wallets. Dr. Wood also shares insights on innovative alternative feeds and their role in cutting costs without compromising cattle health. With a passion rooted in her early experiences, she provides valuable strategies for sustainable cattle farming.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

A Passion for Cattle: From 4-H to a Career in Agriculture

01:51 • 2min

Navigating Costs in Cattle Production: Strategies for Efficiency

03:28 • 3min

Innovative Cattle Feeding Practices in Canada

06:01 • 25min

Exploring Colostrum Research and Favorite Cattle Literature

30:59 • 2min

Books and Beef: A Literary Journey

33:22 • 6min

Exploring Beef Guelph and Podcasting Opportunities

39:17 • 2min

In this insightful episode of The Beef Podcast Show, our special guest is Dr. Katie Wood, an associate professor from the University of Guelph. With her extensive background in cow feed efficiency, gut health, and methane emissions, Dr. Wood offers a wealth of knowledge on these critical topics. She discusses the importance of reducing methane emissions, not just for environmental benefits, but also for improving feed efficiency. Dr. Wood also delves into the role of alternative feeds and how they can help producers cut costs without sacrificing productivity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the beef cattle industry, as it provides essential strategies for sustainable and efficient cattle farming.

"Lowering methane emissions also improves feed efficiency." - Dr. Katie Wood

What you’ll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:22) Introduction
(04:17) Strategies for cutting feed costs
(05:47) Alternative feeds
(12:29) Cattle and methane emissions
(18:22) Gut health and rumen acidosis in feedlots
(26:41) Lactocrine programming in cattle
(31:42) End of the episode

Meet the guest: Dr. Katie Wood is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph with over 7 years of experience in Ruminant Nutrition and Physiology. With a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition and Molecular Physiology, her research delves deep into gut barrier function, protein and energy metabolism in gestating beef cows, and fetal programming and epigenetics in ruminants. A key focus of Dr. Wood's work is the mechanisms of short-chain fatty acid transport in the rumen and the improvement and utilization of alternative feeds. As the owner of Red Ribbon Livestock for over 22 years, she is committed to offering quality Simmental and Polled Dorset genetics, combining academic expertise with hands-on industry knowledge.

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