Raising the Steaks

Looking into the Future: Microbiomes, Grassland Management, & Antibiotic Use - with Matt Cleveland and Billy Gascoigne

February 11, 2022 Season 2 Episode 4
Raising the Steaks
Looking into the Future: Microbiomes, Grassland Management, & Antibiotic Use - with Matt Cleveland and Billy Gascoigne
Show Notes

Segment One  - 

We hear from Matt Cleveland our ABS Global Director of Beef Product Development - on some of the coolest new technologies coming up in the beef industry. The microbiome project - the amount of potential behind identifying certain bacteria in the rumen to bolster animal health in a non-invasive way is exciting. If you like hearing about the science behind strategic breeding strategies, disease detection through genetics, and how we continue to digest how to be the most sustainable - this is the episode for you.

Segment Two  -

Billy Gascoigne from Ducks Unlimited comes on the podcast to talk about why his company continues to invest in grassland management projects in the cattle industry.  We hit on carbon credits, sustainability, and conservation that can benefit multiple industries. *Spoiler* We might sneak a conversation about ducks in there too. Tune in and find out just how much Ducks Unlimited has and plans to continue partnering in the beef space to bring producers newer and more sustainable options.