Cows on the Planet
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Cows of the Future
March 31, 2023 19:17 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBJoin Tim and Kim and Dr. Francis Fluharty of the University of Georgia as they talk about changes in cattle over the past 60 years, whether these changes can be sustained in the future, and the desirability of selecting for cows that are excellent swimmers for future floods. References Herrero, M., & Thornton, P. K. (2013). Livestock and global change: Emerging issues for sustainable food systems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(52), 20878–20881. https://doi.org/10.1...
Kiwi cows and the BURP tax
March 07, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they visit with Mark Aspin, Manager of the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Consortium in New Zealand. Much discussion of burps, farts and levies for ruminant-produced greenhouse gasses ensues. References Buddle, Bryce M., Michel Denis, Graeme T. Attwood, Eric Altermann, Peter H. Janssen, Ron S. Ronimus, Cesar S. Pinares-Patiño, Stefan Muetzel, and D. Neil Wedlock. “Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions from Farmed Ruminants Grazing on Pasture.” The Veterinary Journal 188, n...
Too many cows and excess nitrogen?
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBReferences Bai, Zhaohai, Xiangwen Fan, Xinpeng Jin, Zhanqing Zhao, Yan Wu, Oene Oenema, Gerard Velthof, Chunsheng Hu, and Lin Ma. “Relocate 10 Billion Livestock to Reduce Harmful Nitrogen Pollution Exposure for 90% of China’s Population.” Nature Food 3, no. 2 (February 10, 2022): 152–60. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00453-z. Rütting, T., H. Aronsson, and S. Delin. “Efficient Use of Nitrogen in Agriculture.” Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 110, no. 1 (January 2018): 1–5. https://do...
Cows, pandemics and climate change
January 06, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they talk with Dr. Colleen Duncan of Colorado State University and Dr. Katie Steneroden of Iowa State University on potential cow-related pandemics of the future, the role of climate change in pandemics and the need for future fun fashion with hazmat suits in designer colors. Bibliography Bernstein, A. S., Ando, A. W., Loch-Temzelides, T., Vale, M. M., Li, B. V., Li, H., Busch, J., Chapman, C. A., Kinnaird, M., Nowak, K., Castro, M. C., Zambrana-Torrelio, C., Ahumada, ...
Cows in India
December 08, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBibliography Chakravarti, A. K. (1985). Cattle development problems and programs in India: A regional analysis. GeoJournal, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00174664 Gupta, J. J., Singh, K. M., Bhatt, B. P., & Dey, A. (n.d.). A diagnostic study on livestock production system in Eastern Region of India. 7. Khan, A. A., & Bidabadi, F. S. (2004). Livestock Revolution in India: Its Impact and Policy Response. South Asia Research, 24(2), 99–122. https://doi.org/10.1177/0262728004047907 Kumar, ...
Can we eat our way out of climate change?
October 31, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they talk with Dr. Frank Mitloehner of UC Davis about how dietary choices affect green house gasses, teaching children to cook, and the need for better-looking scientists among other things. Bibliography Almiron, N., & Zoppeddu, M. (2015). Eating Meat and Climate Change: The Media Blind Spot—A Study of Spanish and Italian Press Coverage. Environmental Communication, 9(3), 307–325. https://doi.org/10.1080/17524032.2014.953968 Amundson, R. (2022). Negative emissions in a...
Grass-fed Beef
October 07, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they talk with Dr. Sarah Klopatek of UC Davis and learn all the chewy bits of her recent comprehensive study on grass-fed beef economics, meat quality, and environmental impacts. Bibliography Davis, H., Magistrali, A., Butler, G., & Stergiadis, S. (2022). Nutritional Benefits from Fatty Acids in Organic and Grass-Fed Beef. Foods, 11(5), 646. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11050646 Geiker, N. R. W., Bertram, H. C., Mejborn, H., Dragsted, L. O., Kristensen, L., Carrascal,...
Negativity to agriculture in the media
September 20, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they discuss the sometimes negative view of agriculture in the media with Ben Wilson and Sarah Wray of Storybrokers Media House. Bibliography John, D. A., & Babu, G. R. (2021). Lessons From the Aftermaths of Green Revolution on Food System and Health. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 644559. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.644559 Lundy, L. K., Ruth, A. M., & Park, T. D. (2007). Entertainment and Agriculture: An Examination of the Impact of Entertainment Me...
Carbon sequestration and grazing
August 31, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they welcome back Dr. Edward Bork of the University of Alberta to discuss his work on increasing carbon sequestration by judicious grazing by cattle. Are cattle the problem or part of the solution to climate change? Citations Baah-Acheamfour, M., Chang, S. X., Carlyle, C. N., & Bork, E. W. (2015). Carbon pool size and stability are affected by trees and grassland cover types within agroforestry systems of western Canada. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 213, 105–1...
Are there harmful residues in beef?
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they talk about all your favorite potential residues in beef, from hormones and antibiotics to genetically-modified crops, with Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of the Office for Science and Society at McGill University. Citation Doyle, E. (2000). Human Safety of Hormone Implants Used to Promote Growth in Cattle. 24. Hirpessa, B., Ulusoy, B., Hecer, C. (2020). Hormones and Hormonal Anabolics: Residues in Animal Source Food, Potential Public Health Impacts, and Methods of An...
Cows that Kill
August 03, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they discuss situations most likely to lead to injury or death by bovine with Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein in a shameless ploy to tap into the true crime podcast fanbase. Citations Black, R., & Krawczel, P. (2016). A Case Study of Behaviour and Performance of Confined or Pastured Cows During the Dry Period. Animals, 6(7), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani6070041 Eusebi, P. G., Sevane, N., O’Rourke, T., Pizarro, M., Boeckx, C., & Dunner, S. (2022). Age Effects Aggress...
Should we be eating invasive species instead of beef?
July 20, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBJoin Tim and Kim and Dr. Manuel Juarez of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as they discus eating invasive species such as wild boars instead of beef and the pros and cons of helicopter gunships for wild boar hunting. Citation Aschim, R. A., & Brook, R. K. (2019). Evaluating Cost-Effective Methods for Rapid and Repeatable National Scale Detection and Mapping of Invasive Species Spread. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 7254. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-43729-y Bulté, G., Robinson, S. A., Fo...
More than milk and meat from cows?
July 08, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MBJoin Tim and Kim as they talk with Dr. Hsin Huang, Secretary General of the International Meat Secretariat about some of the surprising products that come from cows other than milk and meat. Citations Alam, A. Y. (n.d.). The challenge of dealing with animal derived ingredients in medical/surgical products. 3. Alao, B., Falowo, A., Chulayo, A., & Muchenje, V. (2017). The Potential of Animal By-Products in Food Systems: Production, Prospects and Challenges. Sustainability, 9(7), 1089. ht...
Meat substitutes vs beef
June 24, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MBCitations Curtain, F., & Grafenauer, S. (2019). Plant-Based Meat Substitutes in the Flexitarian Age: An Audit of Products on Supermarket Shelves. Nutrients, 11(11), 2603. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11112603 Davitt, E. D., Winham, D. M., Heer, M. M., Shelley, M. C., & Knoblauch, S. T. (2021). Predictors of Plant-Based Alternatives to Meat Consumption in Midwest University Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 53(7), 564–572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.04.459 He, J....
Why is beef so expensive?
June 09, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBLiterature Cited Brooks, S., Leaver, A., Spence, M., Elliott, C. T., & Dean, M. (2017). Pragmatic engagement in a low trust supply chain: Beef farmers’ perceptions of power, trust and agency. Competition & Change, 21(2), 114–131. https://doi.org/10.1177/1024529417691053 Chamanara, S., Goldstein, B., & Newell, J. P. (2021). Where’s the beef? Costco’s meat supply chain and environmental justice in California. Journal of Cleaner Production, 278, 123744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020....
Livestock and global food security
May 25, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBLiterature Citied Adesogan, A. T., Havelaar, A. H., McKune, S. L., Eilittä, M., & Dahl, G. E. (2020). Animal source foods: Sustainability problem or malnutrition and sustainability solution? Perspective matters. Global Food Security, 25, 100325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2019.100325 Balehegn, M., Duncan, A., Tolera, A., Ayantunde, A. A., Issa, S., Karimou, M., Zampaligré, N., André, K., Gnanda, I., Varijakshapanicker, P., Kebreab, E., Dubeux, J., Boote, K., Minta, M., Feyissa, F., & Ad...
How much do cows contribute to Amazon deforestation?
May 11, 2022 19:51 - 36 minutes - 42.1 MBLiterature Cited Kaimowitz, D., Mertens, B., Wunder, S., & Pacheco, P. (n.d.). Cattle ranching and deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon. 10. Rajão, R., & Georgiadou, Y. (2014). Blame Games in the Amazon: Environmental Crises and the Emergence of a Transparency Regime in Brazil. Global Environmental Politics, 14(4), 97–115. https://doi.org/10.1162/GLEP_a_00259 Rajão, R., Soares-Filho, B., Nunes, F., Börner, J., Machado, L., Assis, D., Oliveira, A., Pinto, L., Ribeiro, V., Rausch, L., Gibbs, H....
Cows in Ghana
April 27, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBCitation Adams, F., Ohene-Yankyera, K., Aidoo, R., & Wongnaa, C. A. (2021). Economic benefits of livestock management in Ghana. Agricultural and Food Economics, 9(1), 17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40100-021-00191-7 Addah, W. (2010). Impact of ethnic conflicts on cattle population and production in the eastern corridor of the northern region of Ghana. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/ijotafs.v3i1.50015 Balehegn, M., Kebreab, E., ...
Season 1 Review
April 06, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCitation Can be found in the episode notes of the past 17 episodes at Cows on the Planet (simplecast.com).
How do you define sustainable beef?
March 24, 2022 16:06 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCitations FAO. (2018). Nutrient flows and associated environmental impacts in livestock suppply chains: Guidelines for assessment. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS. (2019). WATER USE IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND SUPPLY CHAINS GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT: Version 1. FOOD & AGRICULTURE ORG. Biodiversity and the livestock sector—Guidelines for quantitative assessment. (2020). FAO. https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9295en Environmental performance of feed additives in liv...
Are cattle using too much land?
March 09, 2022 17:28 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBCitations Clark, M., & Tilman, D. (2017). Comparative analysis of environmental impacts of agricultural production systems, agricultural input efficiency, and food choice. Environmental Research Letters, 12(6), 064016. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aa6cd5 Garrido, P., Edenius, L., Mikusiński, G., Skarin, A., Jansson, A., & Thulin, C.-G. (2021). Experimental rewilding may restore abandoned wood-pastures if policy allows. Ambio, 50(1), 101–112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-020-01320-0 ...
How much water does it take to make a burger?
February 15, 2022 15:48 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBCitations Boulay, A.-M., Bare, J., Benini, L., Berger, M., Lathuillière, M. J., Manzardo, A., Margni, M., Motoshita, M., Núñez, M., Pastor, A. V., Ridoutt, B., Oki, T., Worbe, S., & Pfister, S. (2018). The WULCA consensus characterization model for water scarcity footprints: Assessing impacts of water consumption based on available water remaining (AWARE). The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 23(2), 368–378. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-017-1333-8 Boulay, A.-M., Drastig, K...
Can grazing cattle and fish happily co-exist?
January 27, 2022 15:46 - 31 minutes - 29 MBCitations Agouridis, C. T., Workman, S. R., Warner, R. C., & Jennings, G. D. (2005). LIVESTOCK GRAZING MANAGEMENT IMPACTS ON STREAM WATER QUALITY: A REVIEW. Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 41(3), 591–606. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-1688.2005.tb03757.x Batchelor, J. L., Ripple, W. J., Wilson, T. M., & Painter, L. E. (2015). Restoration of Riparian Areas Following the Removal of Cattle in the Northwestern Great Basin. Environmental Management, 55(4), 930–942. https:/...
Can grazing cattle help trees?
January 12, 2022 00:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis episode looks into how grazing cows help trees. To look into this topic we've invited Amanda Miller a rangeland ecologist.
Should meat be grown in a lab?
November 27, 2021 20:43 - 34 minutes - 32 MBJoin Dr. Andrew Pelling as he describes some of the challenges his lab is facing developing lab-grown meat.
Do cattle have a role in regenerative agriculture?
November 16, 2021 16:46 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBBibliography Braman, S., Tenuta, M., & Entz, M. H. (2016). Selected soil biological parameters measured in the 19th year of a long term organic-conventional comparison study in Canada. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 233, 343–351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2016.09.035 Cicek, H., Martens, J. R. T., Bamford, K. C., & Entz, M. H. (2015). Late-season catch crops reduce nitrate leaching risk after grazed green manures but release N slower than wheat demand. Agriculture, Ecosystems &...
How easy is it for a vegan to meet their nutrient requirements?
October 29, 2021 22:55 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin Dr. Benjamin Bohrer of Ohio State University as he discusses some of the challenges and easier aspects to meeting nutrient requirements on a vegan diet. Dr. Benjamin Bohrer can be reached on Twitter @b3nbohrer for further discussion!
Should cattle be replaced with native species such as bison?”
October 12, 2021 13:59 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBCitations Galbraith, J., Rodas-González, A., López-Campos, Ó., Juárez, M., & Aalhus, J. (2014). Bison meat: Characteristics, challenges, and opportunities. Animal Frontiers, 4(4), 68–73. https://doi.org/10.2527/af.2014-0036 Kohl, M. T., Krausman, P. R., Kunkel, K., & Williams, D. M. (2013). Bison Versus Cattle: Are They Ecologically Synonymous? Rangeland Ecology & Management, 66(6), 721–731. https://doi.org/10.2111/REM-D-12-00113.1 Ranglack, D. H., Durham, S., & Toit, J. T. (2015). EDITOR...
Manure vs chemical fertilizer, which is better for soil health?
September 25, 2021 18:24 - 27 minutes - 25 MBAdditional Music - Soviet March by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Citation Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada, & Larney, F. J. (2018). Manure and compost management to maintain soil health. In D. Reicosky (Ed.), Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science (Vol. 2, pp. 229–246). Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.19103/AS.2017.0033.28 Edmeades, D. C. (n.d.). The long-term effects of manures and fertilisers on soil productivity and quality: A review. ...
Is antimicrobial resistance in cattle harming people?”
September 10, 2021 03:25 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJoin Dr. Tim McAllister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as he discusses "super-bugs", antibiotic use by cattle, and his work comparing antimicrobial resistance in cattle and people.
Are cows wasting human food or eating food waste?
September 02, 2021 16:54 - 24 minutes - 22 MBCitation Dou, Z., Toth, J. D., & Westendorf, M. L. (2018). Food waste for livestock feeding: Feasibility, safety, and sustainability implications. Global Food Security, 17, 154–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2017.12.003 Forwood, D. L., Hooker, K., Caro, E., Huo, Y., Holman, D., Chaves, A. V., & Meale, S. J. (2020). Ensiling Unsalable Vegetables with Crop Sorghum to Produce High Quality Feed. Proceedings, 36(1), 113. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019036113 Forwood, D. L., Holman,...
Can we make beef safer and prevent food-borne disease?
August 25, 2021 18:14 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBCitation Callaway, T. R., Carroll, J. A., Arthington, J. D., Edrington, T. S., Anderson, R. C., Rossman, M. L., Carr, M. A., Genovese, K. J., Ricke, S. C., Crandall, P., & Nisbet, D. J. (2011). Orange Peel Products Can Reduce Salmonella Populations in Ruminants. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, 8(10), 1071–1075. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2011.0867 Callaway, T. R., Edrington, T. S., Loneragan, G. H., Carr, M. A., & Nisbet, D. J. (n.d.). Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Ecolog...
How much do cattle contribute to climate change?
August 16, 2021 18:53 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBCitation Beauchemin, K. A., Ungerfeld, E. M., Eckard, R. J., & Wang, M. (2020). Review: Fifty years of research on rumen methanogenesis: lessons learned and future challenges for mitigation. Animal, 14, s2–s16. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731119003100 Eshel, G., & Martin, P. A. (2006). Diet, Energy, and Global Warming. Earth Interactions, 10(9), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1175/EI167.1 Eshel, G., Shepon, A., Makov, T., & Milo, R. (2014). Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive ...
Cows on the Planet Trailer
August 10, 2021 22:12 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBWelcome to the Cows on the Planet Podcast for more info we can be found on the following links. Like and follow for more! Website: https://cows-on-the-planet.simplecast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DtO7WI5txqNPlFW0osUkD?si=GNRS44nVRcm1yZ7V9wthDg&dl_branch=1&nd=1 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cows-on-the-planet/id1576254068 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/004953a4-b379-487a-8b25-86ba9107c56e/cows-on-the-planet Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Are grazing cows harming ecosystems?
August 03, 2021 16:28 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBCitation Alkemade, R., Reid, R. S., van den Berg, M., de Leeuw, J., & Jeuken, M. (2013). Assessing the impacts of livestock production on biodiversity in rangeland ecosystems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(52), 20900–20905. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1011013108 Carlyle, C. N. (n.d.). THE BENEFITS OF CATTLE FOR CARBON STORAGE AND BIODIVERSITY IN THE CANADIAN PRAIRIE. 23. Editorial: Cattle and Conservation Biology—Another View. (2021). 4. Pogue, S. J., Kröbel, R., ...
Fat is where it’s at!
July 22, 2021 16:05 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBJoin Dr. Mike Dugan as he explores healthy fat such as omega 3s and also unhealthy fats such as trans-fats, and the relationship between saturated fats and heart disease.
Are feedlots cruel to cattle?
July 12, 2021 20:03 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBBeef welfare scientist Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf Genswein discusses changes in the beef industry during her 25 year career.