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The podcast for cow/calf producers interested in cutting-edge information about cow/calf production from experts and producers in nutrition, reproduction, health and economics. Hosted by SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists Madison Kovarna, Robin Salverson and Addie Womack, Cattle HQ will release new episodes every other week.
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
At the young age of 12, Drew Lakamp was a Doctor of Cow Genetics using genetics to compete in the show ring. After years of breeding cattle to win the show ring, attending college and working for industry, Drew is back in academia earning his PhD from the University of Nebraska to achieve his goal of being Dr. Drew Lakamp.
This episode of Cattle HQ was inspired by the article “Magic of metagenomics wows judges at BIF Shark Tank competition” written by Connie Sieh Groop for Tri-State Livestock News. Drew was crowned the winner of the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Shark Tank competition with his idea of using metagenomics as another tool to aid in selection of cattle.
During this episode of Cattle HQ, listeners will learn:
- What does metagenomics mean?
- How could metagenomics be used in the beef industry
- The future of using metagenomics as a selection tool.
- Current research using metagenomics to understand pink eye.
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