The US cattle production is a complex multi-segment industry that counts with the participation of several parties, from the time the cattle are weaned to the time they are slaughtered. That is what is under the spotlight in this episode, in which Dr. David Lalman discusses the beef cattle industry โ especially the stocker cattle segment. Additionally, he discusses research on the nutritional aspects of beef production, beef cattle grazing, genetic-environmental interactions in beef production systems, the digestibility of various diets for cattle, the flexibility and profitability of the stocker industry, and methods for increasing supplementation levels and managing cattle.
โThe industry has progressed tremendously over the last 20-25 years in terms of measuring efficiency in confined cattle that are consuming a more energy-dense diet, that is, with more grain and less forage." - Dr. David Lalman
What youโll learn:
- Highlight (00:00)
- Introduction (0:40)
- Resources for research and extension interests (3:54)
- Is a Ph.D. the right path for you? (7:17)
- Finding compelling answers for interesting questions (10:57)
- Improving the sustainability of beef production (14:46)
- Research on feed efficiency (23:50)
- Opportunities for stocker cattle (30:18)
- Challenges beef producers are facing right now (39:40)
- Three final questions (50:30)
Meet the guest: Dr. David Lalman
Experience:
- Current: Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Oklahoma State University
Background:
- Ph.D.; Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Reproduction (University of Missouri-Columbia)
- M.Sc.; Animal Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Reproduction (Montana State University-Bozeman)
- B.S., Animal Science and Business (Kansas State University)
Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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