Links to Recent Presentations

“Have animal products got a future in human nutrition?” Society of Feed Technologists Next Generation Conference, Coventry, UK; March 16th 2023. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13566.66887
“How do we get closer to net zero without compromising other sustainability metrics?” Nottinghamshire Farm Business Association, Brackenhurst Campus, Nottingham Trent University, UK; February 27th 2023. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.16922.11202
“On-farm feed self-sufficiency – the wider sustainability impacts of feed choices” Devon Farm Management Association, online; January 30th 2023. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23632.99840
“Are we green or mean? Communicating the benefits of sustainable cattle production to industry stakeholders” Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference, online; January 26th 2023. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10211.22566
“The Gift of Livestock – Food, Income, Education, Cultural Status, Environmental Care and HOPE” Hereford Grassland Society, Leominster, UK; December 13th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.22790.45124
“Cream of the crop – how do we keep UK dairying at the top of the sustainability league?” Red Rose Dairy Discussion Group, Preston, UK; December 7th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26394.93127
“Sustainable beef production – challenges and opportunities” South African Feedlot Association Sustainability and Banking Seminar, South Africa (online); December 2nd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31428.09603
“Waste not, want not – how do we improve sustainability throughout the food chain?” IfATE Catering and Hospitality Symposium, London, UK, November 22nd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17445.99043
“What about welfare when it comes to sustainable food?” London Vet Show, London, UK, November 18th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF.. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10735.10405
“How do we move beyond carbon to look at the whole picture?” NFU Cymru Conference, Llandrindod Wells, UK, November 3rd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27008.51201
“Cows of the future – challenges and opportunities for sustainable cattle systems” World Buiatrics Congress, Madrid, Spain, September 7th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14518.37449
“Sustainability in action – how do we “meat” demand without “milking” the environment?” World Buiatrics Congress, Madrid, Spain, September 7th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17873.81768
“The role of youngstock in sustainability” National Youngstock Conference, Harper Adams University, Shropshire, UK, July 27th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.36318.10563
“Securing a prosperous future for the Scottish livestock sector” ANM Beyond 150 Conference (online), July 15th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19075.58407
“Telling the sustainability story outside our industry” AMTS Nutritionist Webinar, July 14th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27464.19201
“Sustainable dairy and beef: Nutrient density and greenhouse gas emissions” Dairy Industry Strategy Group (online), June 27th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30819.63529
“Sustainability, net zero and apprenticeships” West Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (online), June 22nd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17397.86249
“Managing fertility to enhance sustainability” CEVA Webinar Series (online), June 16th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19034.62407
“Healthy soils, regenerative principles, and sustainability” Down to Earth Event, Shropshire, UK, June 15th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25745.51043
“Power of the positive – How do we improve sustainability on all dairy farms?” Dairy 4 Future Symposium (online), June 14th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34134.11847
“One health and big data: The sustainability perspective” Presentation and panel discussion to the EASTBIO DTP Annual Symposium, Edinburgh, UK, June 9th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20712.34566
“Cattle vets’ role in making dairy production sustainable” Presentation to the Boehringer Ingelheim Senior Vets Course, Sweden (online), June 1st 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27423.23201
“Sustainable beef production, sourcing and benefits to human health” Presentation and panel discussion to the NBA Beef Expo, Darlington, UK, May 28th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30778.67521
“US and EU commitments for reducing methane emissions – is reducing the beef cow herd the answer?” Alltech ONE Conference 2022, Kentucky (online), May 23rd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.24067.78886
“Sustainable ruminant production” Presentation to AHDB Beef & Lamb AgriLeader group, Escrick, Yorkshire, May 3rd 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26294.78404
“Ruminants and climate change in the UK – What we need to know.” Presentation to the Society of Feed Technologists Ruminant Conference, Coventry, April 21st 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14073.95845
“Carbon footprinting – what do we know so far and where do we need to be?” Presentation to Aquamere Lake Farmers Group, Norbury Park, Staffordshire, February 16th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.17533.44009
“It’s not easy being green – how do we keep beef sustainable?” Presentation to Coleg Cambria Llysfasi students, online, February 11th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28497.61289
“From the first AI to technologies of the future – what role do genetics play in improving sustainability?” British Cattle Breeders Conference, online, January 25th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25256.85760
“Positively sustainable – how do we communicate the benefits of dairy farming?” Demeter Discussion Group, online, January 21st 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14692.30083
“Scottish livestock production – sustainably feeding the nation” West Fife and Kinross Branch of the NFUS, online, January 19th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26239.74409
“Sustainability and livestock farming in an environment driven by consumer perceptions” Purina/Land O’Lakes Technical Innovation Conference, online, January 12th 2022. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31790.64321
“Strategies to inform decision making in dairy and meat supply chains” BSAS/CIEL Conference on Net Zero Carbon: Meeting UK Livestock Targets, online, December 3rd 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28227.12327
“Sustainability in Agriculture” Tesco Future Farmers Foundation Conference, London, November 26th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23292.26244
“Positively sustainable – staying resilient in the current climate” Women in Agriculture Scotland, Edinburgh; November 24th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26776.32003
“Building a social media presence – how to do it well and unexpected pitfalls” London Vet Show, London; November 11th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.11447.44966
“Sustainability in smallholder farming in Africa” African Jersey Forum, Jersey, Channel Islands; November 3rd 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27677.44009
“Scottish farming: sustainably feeding the nation” NFU Scotland Autumn Conference, Dunfermline, UK; October 28th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.24918.37444
“Does size matter? Improving efficiency and sustainability without being prescriptive” British Cattle Veterinary Association Annual Congress, Cardiff, UK; October 15th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.31683.32802
“Sustainability challenges for dairy – where are the knowledge gaps?” International Dairy Federation Global Dairy Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark; October 14th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.13490.53443
“A sustainable food supply – the role of animal health” NOAH Conference (online), October 7th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25971.86567
“All hot air? How do we demonstrate that ruminants are not environmental villains?” Goat Veterinary Society Autumn Conference, Taunton, UK; October 7th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29327.30884
“Beef and Lamb sustainability within the UK. Current status, challenges and opportunities” Webinar to the Young Butchers Initiative within the Worshipful Company of Butchers, (online); September 22nd 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29830.70728
“Sustainability and One Health: Where are the knowledge gaps?” 75th AVTRW Conference (online); September 2nd 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.34115.12324
“Integrating improved health, welfare and productivity to improve sustainability” South African Society of Animal Science Congress (online); August 12th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14306.86729
“Going green by choosing milk, meat and eggs.” Better World Festival, Stoke-on-Trent, UK; August 6th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.24373.19683
“Opportunities and Challenges in Animal Protein Industry Sustainability: The Battle Between Science and Consumer Perception.” AMSA Educational Webinar; July 13th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14938.47046
“Challenging the rhetoric – how do we communicate some of the positive attributes of livestock sustainability?” English Panel of the Council for Awards of the Royal Agricultural Society Webinar; July 7th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.16626.02247
“Vaccination and Sustainability” Development and implementation of a UK livestock core vaccine protocol – NOAH Roundtable (online); June 23rd 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25708.69766
“Climate change, carbon and cows – what does it mean on the ground?” NFU Scotland North East Climate Change Debate (online); June 1st 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23560.75521
“Food vs. feed – how we do we maintain livestock industry sustainability?” Commercial Farmers Group (online); May 13th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25134.43842
“How do we sustain cattle industry sustainability?” NFU East Midlands Livestock Board (online); March 25th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.36729.80489
“Sustainable livestock farming – how do we implement this from the crops to the cow?” SLU Future Food (online); March 25th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33374.36160
“How do we improve cattle sustainability as we move towards 2050?” VIII International Congress on Bovine Production- IAAS-UTAD (online); March 12th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.35052.08328
“Net zero via vet heroes – how can veterinary professionals mitigate environmental impacts?” University of Bristol Climate Action Day (online); February 26th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.30333.49128
“Cattle industry sustainability” UCD Animal Science Industries lecture (online); February 4th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27845.58089
“Advancing environmental sustainability through better livestock health & welfare” Global Forum for Food and Agriculture Expert Panel (online); January 21st 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28870.91209
“Livestock sustainability – how do we maintain, improve and communicate it?” Mid-Staffs NFU meeting (online); January 20th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20482.30403
“Cattle industry sustainability” CAVI 2021 (online); January 15th 2021. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20370.89287
“Beef Sustainability (Sustentabilidad ganadera)” Grow 2020 (GROW – Actualización en nutrición de bovinos de carne) (online); December 4th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF (English). Click here for presentation as a PDF (Spanish) Click here for conference paper as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33976.98560
“Got milk? Not milk? Nut milk? Is dairy facing an existential crisis?” AB Agri webinar; November 27th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.35887.36006
“The myths and facts of sustainable livestock farming” YIELD Norfolk (online); November 25th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.26699.21281
“Resilience depends on sustainability, but how do we make it happen?” Tesco Future Farmer Foundation (online); November 12th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.36328.49920
“Sustainability and Health” UK-VET Healthy Herd Conference (online); October 21st 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.24154.36803
“Sustainable Behaviour – How Do We Help Consumers Choose?” Sustainable Protein Production Summit (online); September 9th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28110.48967
“Livestock Sustainability – Do Size, System or Species Matter?” 66th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology and 73rd Reciprocal Meat Conference (online); August 4th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20176.53769
“Dairy sustainability – what does it mean during and after COVID-19?” Müller Direct Next Generation meeting (online); July 13th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.10924.49287
“Back to the future – what has the U.S. dairy industry achieved since 2007 and what will we have to focus on going forward?” AMTS nutritionist webinars (online); June 11th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.32766.41287
“Are moo sustainable? Social and environmental issues in beef production” Harper Adams BSc IV beef lecture, Harper Adams University, Shropshire, UK; March 12th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.19375.69286
“Putting sustainability into context – what does it really mean for UK farmers?” Blymhill Agricultural Discussion Group, Blymhill, Shropshire, UK; March 5th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.36811.54567
“The positive environmental credentials of Scottish red meat” Scottish Red Meat Industry Conference, Glasgow, Scotland; February 25th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.18335.71846
“Fostering sustainable behaviour – Do we have culture on our side?” Australian Dairy Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; February 20th 2020. Click here for the presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20531.17449
“A decade of continuous improvement – how far has the U.S. dairy industry come since 2007?” ASAS Webinar Series (online); February 13th 2020. Click here for the presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25331.68648
“Sustainability of Small Ruminant Dairy Farming” Dairy Sheep and Goat Conference 2020, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, UK; January 27th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.21853.36323
“Going green – how do we communicate the cattle industry’s environmental advantages?” British Cattle Breeders Conference, Telford, Shropshire, UK; January 21st 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.33738.31684
“Field to Fork – What’s new in dairy sustainability and how do we communicate it?” Semex Conference, Glasgow, UK; January 14th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14494.48967
“MEAT-ing environmentally friendly food demand – the vital role of British livestock” Royal Smithfield Forum, Buckingham Palace, London, UK; November 28th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF. https://doi.org/ 10.13140/RG.2.2.26731.08487
“Challenging the rhetoric – what can farmers do to turn the tide?” The Cumbria Society, Armathwaite, Cumbria, UK; November 14th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Myth-busting milk and meat – how can we win the battle of facts vs. fiction?” NFU West Midlands Livestock Board Meeting, Telford, UK; November 14th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Healthy livestock produce sustainable food – how do we quantify the impacts of cattle health on industry sustainability?” British Cattle Veterinary Association Annual Congress, Southport, UK; October 17th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF
“A proposed methodology for data collection and benchmarking to promote responsible medicines use within the UK beef industry” British Cattle Veterinary Association Annual Congress, Southport, UK; October 17th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF
“Dairy good – we have so many reasons to be positive about livestock production” North Pembrokeshire Grassland Society, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, UK; October 16th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23306.00967
“The positive power of social media” Women in Dairy Conference, Worcester, UK; September 18th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12745.29286
“Milking it – Challenges and opportunities in dairy sustainability” Promar International Annual Conference, Crewe, Cheshire, UK; November 21st 2018. Click here for presentation as a PDF (8 meg).
“Milk needs to be more than green – how do we keep dairy farming sustainable?” Eurotier 2018, Hanover, Germany; November 12th 2018. Click here for presentation as a PDF (16 meg).
“Smashing the “modern farming is bad” myth – Defending the industry against radicals” Weston & District Agricultural Discussion Group, Crewe, Cheshire, UK; October 8th 2018
“Can we milk the farming myths? Lessons learned from talking with activists during #Februdairy” Newbury & District Agricultural Society, Newbury, Berkshire, UK; September 7th 2018
“Having our meat and eating it – how do we reconcile livestock efficiencies with consumer perceptions?” American Society of Animal Science and Canadian Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada; July 9th, 2018
“Why we do, what we do – how do we communicate with activists without using cold, hard, science?” American Society of Animal Science and Canadian Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada; July 9th, 2018
“Sustainable livestock farming and the consumer” Arla Learning Week, Leeds, UK; June 21st, 2018
“Milk myth busting” Arla Learning Week, Leeds, UK; June 21st, 2018
“Milk, myths and malice: lessons learned from #Februdairy” Savills Breakfast Seminar, Newbury, Berkshire, UK; June 8th, 2018
“Should we all become vegan?” Cheltenham Science Festival, Cheltenham, UK; June 6th, 2018
“Sustainability… with benefits. Efficient beef production has social and environmental advantages.” Stabiliser Cattle Co. Feed Efficiency Open Day, Pocklington, Yorkshire, UK; May 30th, 2018
“So you think you know how your food is made?” Pint of Science, Bristol, Somerset, UK; May 15th, 2018
“Milk, methane and meatless Mondays – busting farming myths” Vet Students Farm Animal Elective, Bristol Vet School, Langford, Somerset, UK; April 23rd, 2018
“Sustainability, schmustainability – smashing the ”modern farming is bad” myth” Vet Students Farm Animal Elective, Bristol Vet School, Langford, Somerset, UK; April 23rd, 2018
“Myths vs. science – how do we overcome the anti-agricultural rhetoric?” Gloucestershire Grassland Society, Whitminster, UK; April 11th, 2018
“Progress and prospects in optimized dairy husbandry” 5th DairyCare Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece; March 20th, 2018
“Positive communication: talking milk and meat with the nay-sayers” Kite Consulting 10-0-1 Club, Worcester, UK; March 14th, 2018
“Is grass always greener? Sustainability isn’t just a carbon footprint issue” Shropshire Grassland Society, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK; March 13th, 2018
“Top tips for talking with vegans” Drayton and District Farmers’ Club, Ardington, Oxfordshire, UK; February 7th, 2018
“Busting milk myths: how do we stay positive in the face of negativity?” Dairy Tech 2018, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK; February 7th, 2018
“A sustainable future for livestock farming – how do dietary choices, production systems and consumer perceptions intersect?” The Webinar Vet BVA Pre-Congress Webinar; January 19th, 2018
“Crying over spilt milk: sustainability, efficiency and the industry’s need for myth-busting” Semex Conference 2018, Glasgow, UK; January 15th, 2018
“Emotion vs. science: How do we communicate livestock sustainability to the consumer?” University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK; November 22nd, 2017
“Myths and Milk – Sorting the Wheat from Chaff” North Devon Grassland Society, Barnstaple, Devon, UK; November 15th, 2017
“Milking the Myths: Why Consumers Believe Fairy Stories are Dairy Stories” Jersey Farming Conference, St Mary, Jersey, UK; November 10th, 2017
“Dairy Sustainability – How Do Cows and Carbon Interact?” Jersey Farming Conference, St Mary, Jersey, UK; November 10th, 2017
“Looking forward to a sustainable future – how do cattle productivity, health and consumer perceptions interact?” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress 2017, Southport, UK; October 20th, 2017
“Methane in the Broader Perspective” Methagene Final Meeting, Caserta, Italy; October 12th, 2017
“Sustainable Dairying: How Do We Manage Environmental, Economic and Consumer Demands?” NFU East Anglia Dairy Board, Newmarket, UK; July 24th, 2017
“Sustainability and the Consumer” NOAH Antibiotic Resistance, the Food Chain and Sustainability Meeting, London, UK; July 12th, 2017
“Myth-Busting Agriculture – Conventional Food Doesn’t Cost the Earth” Seminar to Cranfield University Students, Cranfield, UK; June 29th, 2017
“Foods of animal origin – how do we help the consumer understand sustainability implications of diet choice?” Congresso dell’Associazione per la Scienza e le Produzioni Animali, Perugia, Italy; June 14th, 2017
“Dairy sustainability – Economic profitability should not be the elephant in the room” South Africa Milk Producers Organisation Large Herds Conference, Central Drakensberg; plus evening presentation to farmers in Cape Town, South Africa, June 6th, 2017
“Debunking Myths and Addressing Real Public Concerns” STEM Under the Microscope: Communicating the Big Issues, Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK; May 23, 2017
“Do Cows Compete With Humans For Food? Busting Myths About Animal Agriculture” Animal Agriculture: Efficiencies and Sustainability Seminar to Monsanto, St Louis, MO, USA; April 4, 2017
“Hormones, Hot Air and Housed Cows – Busting Milk Production Myths” Seminar to University of Bristol vet students, Langford, Bristol, UK; March 30, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Selling Sustainable Dairy Products?” Seminar to Pick N Pay dairy retailers, Johannesburg, South Africa; March 17, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Processing Sustainable Dairy?” Seminar to SAMPRO AGM, Johannesburg, South Africa; March 16th, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Farming Sustainably?” Seminars to retailers, processors, vets, nutritionists and dairy farmers, South Africa (various locations), March 13-17th, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Selling Sustainable Dairy Products?” Seminar to SPAR dairy retailers, Pinewood, Durban, South Africa; March 13, 2017
“Efficiency, Sustainability and Dairy Farming – How Do We Maintain All Three?” R&J Dairy Consulting 2017 Dairy Seminar, East Earl, PA, USA; January 31st, 2017
“Busting Beef Industry Myths” Tiffin Conference, Lethbridge, AB, Canada; January 19th, 2017
“Beyond Nutrition, Taste and Cost: What Consumers Want and Expect from Food Producers” Webinar with Kith Consulting, December 14th, 2016
“Can We Have Our Milk and Drink It? Dairy Sustainability Going Forwards” The Dairy Group, Stroud, Gloucestershire; December 14th, 2016
“Beef Production Systems and Climate Change” Webinar to Livestock Engineering Students, Dijon, France; December 9th, 2016
“Going Green – Is Dairy Production Sustainable?” White Horse Dairy Discussion Group, Swindon, Wiltshire; November 16th, 2016
“Is the Consumer Always Right?” West Sussex Grassland Society, Henfield, West Sussex; October 18th, 2016
“How do we Bust Some of the Myths Surrounding Agriculture?” XIX Simposio UANL Engorda de Bovinos en Corral, Monterrey, NL, Mexico; October 12th, 2016
“How Does Technology Improve the Environmental Sustainability of Beef Production?” XIX Simposio UANL Engorda de Bovinos en Corral, Monterrey, NL, Mexico; October 12th, 2016
“Engage the Public, Bust the Myths” Women in Dairy Annual Conference, Worcester; September 28th, 2016
“How Do We Maintain Dairy Sustainability in an Ever-Changing World?” Milk Producers Organisation, Lidgetton, KZN, South Africa; September 5th, 2016
“Sustainable Agriculture” World Buiatrics Congress, Dublin, Ireland; July 5th, 2016
“Exploding Population with a Finite Resource Base – How do we achieve food security by 2050?” 69th AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference, San Angelo, TX, USA; June 21st, 2016
“The Environmental and Economic Impact of Removing Growth-Enhancing Technologies from United States Beef Production” 69th AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference, San Angelo, TX, USA; June 21st, 2016
“The Value of Information to the Consumer” Pan Pacific Pork Expo, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia; May 25th, 2016
“Is Dairy Production Sustainable? Busting Myths Seen in the Media (Ist Milchproduktion nachhaltig? Busting Mythen in den Medien gesehen)” 3. Triesdorfer Tierärztetagung, Landwirtschaftliche Lehranstalten, Triesdorf, Germany; May 11th, 2016
“Grass or Grain? Is There a Definitively Sustainable Beef Production System?” American Meat Science Association Webinar; March 22nd, 2016
“Milking it for Marketing – Busting Commonly-Held Myths about Sustainability” Dairy Ruminators Meeting, Gatwick, London, UK; March 9th, 2016.
“Milking Sustainability Issues – How do we navigate the “S” word as the population increases?” Vermont Dairy Producers Conference, Burlington, VT, USA; February 23rd, 2016.
“Sustainability and Communication” In-Service Webinar for University of Missouri Extension; February 18th, 2016.
“Feeding 9 Billion People: How Do Technology and Sustainability Interact in Livestock Production?” NCBA/FDA Staff College, Washington DC, USA; February 10th, 2016
“How Does Technology Improve the Environmental Sustainability of Beef Production?” NCBA/EPA Briefing, Washington DC, USA; February 9th, 2016
“Does the Consumer Understand How Green We Are?” Dairy Strong Conference, Madison, WI, USA; January 13th, 2016
“Will Information Change Consumer Attitudes? The Environmental Perspective” Congress on Controversies and Consensus in Bovine Health, Industry and Economics, Berlin, Germany; August 28th, 2015
“Are Hyper-Intensive, Mega Farms More Efficient? Yes.” Congress on Controversies and Consensus in Bovine Health, Industry and Economics, Berlin, Germany; August 28th, 2015
“Future Threats to Livestock Production” Alltech Mini MBA, Dublin, Ireland; August 20th, 2015
“Communicating with Farmers” Alltech Mini MBA, Dublin, Ireland; August 20th, 2015
“Beef… The Green Red Meat” Dinklage Feedyards Stockholders’ Meeting, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA; July 23rd, 2015
“U.S. Suckler System Sustainability – Maintaining Economic Viability in a Changing Market” British Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Chester, UK; April 15th, 2015
“Communicating Beef Production Sustainability – What Messages Resonate?” Sensitive Issues Update and Training, University of Nebraska (Lincoln), NE; April 8th, 2015
“Nutrition Laitière et Développement Durable (en Français)” Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual Dairy Policy Conference, Ottawa, ON; February 5th, 2015
“Dairy Nutrition and Sustainability (English version)” Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual Dairy Policy Conference, Ottawa, ON; February 5th, 2015
“Raising Beef is Environmentally Sustainable” “Understanding the Cattle Industry for Rangeland Conservation” Symposium 68th Society for Range Management Meeting, Sacramento, CA; February 3rd, 2015
“It’s Green, It’s Lean… Why Are Positive Beef Messages Rarely Seen?” ISU ANS Seminar, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; January 23rd, 2015
“Sustainability: What is it, What it Means for Beef Producers, and Where to From Here?” Driftless Region Beef Conference, Dubuque, IA; January 23rd, 2015
“The Environmental Footprint of Beef Production” Driftless Region Beef Conference, Dubuque, IA; January 22nd, 2015
“Beef Environmental Myths” Tennessee Cattlemen’s Convention, Murfreesboro, TN; January 17th, 2015
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustaining Animal Agriculture” National Farm Management Conference, London, UK; November 26th, 2014
“Moving the Dairy Industry Forwards to 2050…Sustainably” U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI; November 11th, 2014
“Balancing Sustainability – What it Means to the Modern Beef Industry” North Texas Cattleman’s Conference, Denton, TX; October 24th, 2014
“What is Sustainability in Corporate America?” North Texas Cattleman’s Conference, Denton, TX; October 24th, 2014
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food” USAHA/AAVLD Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO; October 20th, 2014
“Animal Agriculture and the Environment” AMI Animal Care and Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 17th, 2014
“Belching Cows and Gassy Bulls – Is Your Cheeseburger Really Killing the Planet?” SCAVMA Meeting, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; October 2nd, 2014
“How Do We Feed the World in 2050…While Still Eating Meat?” Biological Solutions Forum, Edmonton, Canada; October 1st, 2014
“Beef Has Always Been “Green” – So How Do We Convince the Critics?” 123rd South Dakota Stockgrowers Convention, Rapid City, SD; September 26th, 2014
“Demystifying The Food System – What Should We Be Telling Our Neighbors?” The Old Mill Troy Dairy Influencers Education Meeting, Woodloch Resort, Hawley, PA; September 20th, 2014
“Do You Like Green BEEF and Ham? Yes, I Like It, Sustainable I Am!” ANCW Beef-a-Palouza! Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; September 19th, 2014
“The U.S. Beef Industry’s Environmental Impact” World Wildlife Fund, Bozeman, MT; September 4th, 2014
“Agricultural Sustainability” Genex Profit Alliance 2014, Bloomington, MN; August 19th 2014
“Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics…Exposing the Myths About Beef Sustainability” Gentle Hand Livestock Conference, Shelby, MT; June 27th 2014
“Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions in Agriculture” Montana National Crop Insurance Services Seminar, Moccasin, MT; June 24th 2014
“Environmental Impact and Sustainability of the Beef Industry” AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference 2014, Madison, WI; June 17th 2014
“The Sustainability Challenge for Cattlemen” “Rebuilding for a Sustainable Future” Auburn University 2014 Beef Cattle Conference, Auburn, AL; June 13th 2014
“Telling Our Story – A Sustainable Beef Industry” Wyoming Stockgrowers Association Convention, Cody, WY; June 6th 2014
“The US Beef Industry is Inherently Sustainable… So How do we Convince our Opponents?” Sandhills Cattle Association Convention, Valentine, NE; May 22nd 2o14
“Marketing in a World of Sustainability Concerns” First Annual Ranch Sustainability Forum, Sheridan, WY; May 14th, 2014
“Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture” NRC Considerations for the Future of Animal Science Research Second Committee Meeting, Washington, DC; May 13th 2014
“Keep On Milking It – How Do We Improve Dairy Industry Sustainability?” National Herdsman’s Conference, Newport, Shropshire, UK; April 15th 2014
“Beef Sustainability” TSCRA Young Leadership Series at Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention, San Antonio, TX; April 4th 2014
“Sustainable Cattle Operations” TSCRA School for Successful Ranching at Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention, San Antonio, TX; April 4th 2014
“Maintaining and Improving Beef Sustainability Throughout the Food Chain – Where, Why and How?” American Meat Science Association Webinar (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4331469240066611969); March 28th 2014
“Myth-Busting Perceptions About Livestock Sustainability” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 94th Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 8th 2013
“Improving Dairy and Beef Sustainability” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 2013 Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2013
“Livestock Myths and Misconceptions” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 2013 Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2013
“Debunking the Ag Myths” 58th Annual Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and Trade Show, Great Falls, MT; December 4th 2013
“Moving Beef Sustainability Forwards Towards 2050” MSU Animal Science 434 Lecture, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; November 21st 2013
“Is Your Hamburger Killing the Planet?” Upson Lecture Series – Food for Thought Group, Manhattan, KS; November 19th 2013
“Meeting Beef Demand in 2050 – How do We Maintain Sustainability?” KSU SCAVMA, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; November 19th 2013
“The Impact of Technologies on Beef Production” Merck Animal Health Webinar; November 14th, 2013
“Is a Cow Eating My Lunch?” Departmental Seminar, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE; November 13th 2013
“Sustainable Beef Production” Idaho Cattle Association, Sun Valley, ID; November 11th 2013
“Sustainability Isn’t Just a Buzzword – It’s What the Beef Industry is Founded Upon” Weyer’s Cave Annual Cattlemen’s Meeting, Weyer’s Cave, VA; November 6th 2013
“Sustainability Isn’t a Dirty Word – it Defines the Beef Industry!” Petroleum County Stockgrowers Association Banquet, Winnett, MT; November 1st 2013
“Seizing Opportunities for Efficiency Gains” BeefWorks 2013, Jondaryan, QLD, Australia; October 23rd 2013
“Sustainable Beef Production in Today’s World” Grand National Rodeo Merck Animal Health Meeting, San Francisco, CA; October 19th 2013
“AG-vocating 101. We Care… And We Have Science to Prove It!” Graduate Seminar, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; October 8th 2013
“Milking It – How Do We Continue to Improve Dairy Industry Sustainability?” ABS World Dairy Expo Seminar and Farm Tour, DeForest, WI; October 2nd 2013
“Livestock Sustainability” River City Round Up Merck Animal Health Meetings, Omaha, NE; September 26-28th 2013
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustaining Animal Agriculture Toward 2050” Council for Agricultural Science and Technology Issue Paper #53; 3 presentations to House staff, Senate Ag staff and American Farm Bureau Federation (public), Washington, DC; September 23rd 2013
“Beef Sustains Our Bodies…and is Sustainable! So How Do We Communicate That to Consumers?” Merck Animal Health Producer Meeting at Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton, OR; September 10th 2013
“Reclaiming Sustainability from Niche Markets – Why U.S. Beef Production is Green!” Merck Animal Health Beef Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK; September 7th 2013
“Excellent Management = Improved Sustainability, But How Do We Communicate That?” Texas Young Leadership Group, Fort Worth, TX; September 6th 2013
“U.S. Beef Production Is Green! How Do We Keep It That Way?” Noble Foundation Fall Cattle Seminar, Ardmore, OK; September 5th 2013
“Communicating Beef Production Sustainability – What Messages Resonate?” Noble Foundation Agricultural Research Speaker Series, Ardmore, OK; September 5th 2013
“Do You Like Green BEEF and Ham? Yes, I Like Them – Sustainable I Am!” MSU Dietetic Intern Tour, Billings, MT; August 21st 2013
“Busting Common Beef Myths – Putting Some Numbers on the Oft-Heard Claims” ANCW Workshop “Advocacy/Telling Beef’s Story” at NCBA 2013 Summer Conference, Denver, CO; August 8th 2013
“The Importance of Livestock Industry Sustainability” ILIA 2013 “The Emerging Future of Livestock Identification”, Spokane, WA; July 16th 2013
“Jerseys and Sustainability of the Dairy Industry” Jersey Youth Academy 2013, Columbus, OH; July 15th 2013
“Navigating Sustainability” ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting 2013, Indianapolis, IN; July 12th 2013
“Meat is the New Fairy-Tale Villain: Dispelling Some Common Myths” Ladies Day on the Range, Winnett, MT; June 12th 2013
“The U.S. Beef Industry is Green! How to Maintain Sustainability into the Future” Ladies Day on the Range, Winnett, MT; June 12th 2013
“Ranching Efficiency is Key to Maintaining Beef Industry Sustainability” Ladies Day on the Range, Jordan, MT; June 11th 2013
“Efficiency is Key to Maintaining Beef Industry Sustainability” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association AGM, Moose Jaw, SK; June 10th 2013
“Size Isn’t Important….It’s What You Do With It That Counts: Why All Beef Systems Can Be Sustainable” Alltech 29th Annual International Symposium, Lexington, KY; May 20th 2013
“Should We Feel Guilty for Drinking Milk and Eating Meat? Myth–Busting Environmental Fairy Tales” World Jersey Cattle Bureau “Goldrush Down Under 2013”, New South Wales and Victoria, Australia; May 16th 2013
“Continuous Improvement and Technology Use are Key to Beef Industry Sustainability” MWI Management Meeting, Boise, ID; May 10th 2013
“Improving Productivity is Key to Reducing Water Use in U.S. Beef Production” “Too Hot, Too Wet, Too Dry – Building Resilient Agroecosystems” Water For Food 2013 Global Conference, Lincoln, NE; May 7th 2013
“Meatless Mondays….and Other Environmental Fairy Tales” Montana Farm and Ranch Show, Bozeman, MT; May 5th 2013
“Dr. Seuss Got It Wrong: The U.S. Produces Green BEEF and Ham!” Sidney FFA Banquet, Sidney MT; May 2nd 2013
“Myth-busting the Environmental Effects of Animal Agriculture and Food Production” NBCRP El Pueblo de Nutra Blend, Cancun Mexico, April 16th 2013
“Sustainability Means More Beef, With Fewer Resources” Academy of Veterinary Consultants Meeting, Norman, OK; April 12th 2013
“U.S. Beef Production Is Sustainable – Let’s Keep It That Way” Merck Animal Health Producers’ Meeting, El Dorado, KA; April 11th 2013
“How Do We Maintain U.S. Beef Production & Sustainability Moving Toward 2050?” Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum, Bozeman, MT; April 9th 2013
“Myth-Busting Animal Agriculture: “Because they can’t put anything on the internet that isn’t true”” Lecture to AS 101 at Montana State University, April 8th 2013
“U.S. Beef is Sustainable! Myth-Busting Environmental Fairy Tales” Ag Week talk to White Sulphur Springs High School students, White Sulphur Springs, MT; March 22nd 2013
“The Effect Animal Production Has On The Global Climate” FASS “Climate Change and Animal Production” Webinar; March 19th 2013
“How Can We Feed 10 Billion People? Sustainable Alternatives for the Dairy and Beef Industry” American Feed Industry Association 2013 Nutrition Symposium, Fort Worth, TX; March 12th 2013
“Marketing on Myths and Misperceptions – Why All Beef is Good” South African Feedlot Association 2013 Cattleman’s Conference, Pretoria, South Africa; March 7th 2013
“Go Green, Go Grain” South African Feedlot Association 2013 Cattleman’s Conference, Pretoria, South Africa; March 7th 2013
“The Beefy Debate – Choose Beef, Choose Sustainability” The Beefy Debate, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; March 4-5th 2013
“How Now, Green Cow? Why Beef Production is Inherently Sustainable.” WI Cattlemen’s Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; February 15th 2013
“The Green Menace: Why Meatless Mondays Won’t Save the World.” Pfizer Animal Health Producers Meeting, Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, Rapid City, SD; February 1st 2013
“Do You Like Green Beef and Ham? Why ‘Meatless Mondays’ isn’t the Solution to Climate Change” Pfizer Animal Health Veterinarian’s Meeting, Deadwood, SD; January 31st 2013
“Beef Production in the 20th Century” The Feeder Associations of Alberta 2013 Convention, Red Deer, AB; January 26th 2013
“Feeding the World with Beef – Sustainably” Montana Stockgrowers Association Young Stockgrowers Legislative Conference, Helena, MT; January 24th 2013
“Sustainability and Performance Technologies” Merck National Sales Meeting, Orlando, FL; January 8th 2013
“Moving Forward in a Sustainable Beef Industry – The Roles of Productivity and Technology” NFR Micro Beef/Merck Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; December 16th 2012
“How Cattle Enhance Our Environment” Minnesota Cattle Convention held in Alexandria, MN; December 8th 2012
“Historical vs. Modern Carbon Footprints in the U.S. – Where is Asia on the Curve?” 15th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok, Thailand; November 29th 2012
“Is Vegetarianism a Solution to Reduced Emissions?” CCRSPI (Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industry) Conference, Melbourne, Australia; November 28th 2012
“Despite the Drought, US Beef Production is Green!” MonDak Area Stockgrowers Meeting, Sidney, MT; November 19th 2012
“The “S” Word – What Sustainable Beef Production Really Means to Montana Ranchers” Meagher Country CattleWomen’s Fall Banquet, White Sulphur Springs, MT; November 12th 2012
“BEEF Sustainability” Merck Animal Health Sustainability Workshop, Irene (Pretoria, South Africa) and at Karan Beef (Heidelberg, South Africa); November 8-9th 2012
“Dairy production systems and ecosystem/biodiversity sustainability: Where to in the temperate zone?” World Dairy Summit 2012, Cape Town, South Africa; November 7th 2012
“How Now Green Cow? Technology Use Keeps Beef Production Sustainable” KSU YSA Alumni Beef Short Course, Lawrence, KS; November 1st 2012
“Cows, Carbon and Costs: Reconciling the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Dairy Production” Worldwide Sires Dairy Training Conference, Beijing, China; October 26th 2012
“Got Enough Milk? Why Dairy Production is a Key Component of Feeding the World in 2050” IBA Distributor Meeting, Bloomington, MN; October 19th 2012
“Evolución de la Eficiencia Alimenticia y el Impacto Ambiental en los Últimos 50 Años en Carne y Leche” 35° Congreso Argentino de Producción Animal, Córdoba, Argentina; October 10th 2012
“Environmental and Milk Composition Aspects Related to Dairy Intensification and Efficiency” 35° Congreso Argentino de Producción Animal, Córdoba, Argentina; October 9th 2012
The “S” Word – What Sustainable Beef Production Really Means” Young Ag Leadership Conference, Great Falls, MT; October 7th 2012
“BEEF Sustainability Workshop” Zilmax Residue Avoidance Workshop, Lawrence, KS; October 4th 2012
“Global Footprint of Food Production and the Impact of Genetic Improvement” National Angus Conference: Beef Improvement, Angus-Style, Wichita, KS; October 3rd 2012
“Beef: The Sustainable Choice?” North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention, Fargo, ND; September 29th 2012
“The Carbon Footprint of Agriculture” Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium, Great Falls, MT; September 26th 2012
“Meatless Mondays… and Other Fairy Tales” Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; September 25th 2012
“Sustentabilidade do Sistema de Produção de Carne e o Impacto Ambiental dos Beta-Agonistas” InterConf 2012,Goiania, GO – Brasil; September 10th 2012
“Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Jersey Milk Production” Dairy Educational Forum and Open House, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; August 9th 2012
“Meatless Mondays… and Other Fairy Tales” The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; August 8th 2012
“Beef is Green! How U.S Beef Sustainability Has Improved Over Time” Webinar to the American National CattleWomen “Telling The Beef Story” series; August 6th 2012
“Environmental and Economic Effects of Technology Use in Beef Production” NCBA Environmental Working Group Meeting, Denver, CO; July 26th 2012
“Environmental Impacts and Sustainability of Technology Use in Beef Production” Beef Technologies Forum, Denver, CO; July 23rd 2012
“Integrating Productivity and Whole-Farm Efficiency to Achieve Environmental Sustainability” ARPAS Symposium, 2012 ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ; July 17th 2012
“Reducing Losses Throughout Dairy Production” Dairy Research Foundation’s 2012 Symposium, Camden, NSW, Australia; July 5th 2012
“Sustainable Beef Production – Past, Present and Future” Livestock Identification Services Ltd AGM and Panel Discussion, Calgary, AB; June 22nd 2012
“An Overview of the Environmental Impact of Dairy Systems” Alltech Dairy Solutions Symposium, Dublin, Ireland; June 20th 2012
“Beef Production: A Great Example of Sustainability in Action” Montana Stockgrowers Association Mid-Year Meeting, Great Falls, MT; June 8th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of Jersey vs. Holstein Milk Production” Jersey Australia’s Annual General Meeting, Gippsland, VIC, Australia; May 28th 2012
“Beef Industry Sustainability: Past, Present and Future” California Cattlemen’s Association Feeder Council and Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, San Diego, CA; May 17th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of Grain-fed vs. Grass-fed Beef” Niman Ranch National Sales Meeting, Boise, ID; April 28th 2012
“The Importance of Enhancing Sustainability of Livestock Production Through Collaboration, Partnering and/or Technical Innovation Across the Livestock Industry” Pfizer Animal Health Livestock Technical Summit, Chicago, IL; April 24th 2012
“Producing Greener Beef: Past, Present and Future” Webinar for Drovers Cattle Network; March 14th 2012
“The Importance of Sustainability to Animal Agriculture” 2012 AFIA Purchasing and Ingredients Suppliers Conference, Orlando, FL; March 13th 2012
The Role of Livestock in the Climate Change Debate” EBLEX South West Regional Conference 2012, Cullompton, UK; February 1st 2012
“Carbon Footprint and Water Usage in Jersey and Holstein Herds” “Creating Our Golden Future” Jersey Milk Conference at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, UK; January 26th 2012
“Productivity is Key to Mitigating the Environmental Impact of Cattle Systems” British Cattle Breeders Conference 2012, Telford, UK; January 25th 2012
“The True Carbon Footprint of Beef Production” MonDak Ag Days, Sidney, MT; January 12th 2012
“Environmental Impact of Beef Production: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” International Livestock Congress, Denver, CO; January 10th 2012
“How State/Provincial Policy Makers Can Support Producers and Communities: Dispelling Animal Agriculture Myths” 2012 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, Washington, DC; January 7th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of U.S. Beef” Webinar to the Masters of Beef Advocacy Graduates; December 15th 2011
“Dairy Sustainability: Past, Present & Future Directions” Vita Plus Dairy Summit, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2011
“Productivity Gains Reduce Livestock’s Footprint” Kansas Livestock Association Convention, Wichita, KS; December 2nd 2011
“Beef Production System Sustainability: Limitations and Opportunities” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress, Southport, UK; November 26th 2011
“The Role of Improved Productivity in Improving Dairy Sustainability” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress, Southport, UK; November 25th 2011
“Milk, Methane and Myths: The Environmental Impact of Food Production” Shur-Gain Dairy Seminar, Stratford, Canada; November 17th 2011
“The Good Old Times of Dairy Production: Myth or Reality?” Shur-Gain Dairy Seminar, Stratford, Canada; November 16th 2011
“Dairy’s Carbon Footprint: Why Productivity and Pamela Anderson Both Play a Role” Shur-Gain, Elanco and Lallemand Animal Nutrition Dairy Management Dinner Meeting, Stratford, Canada; November 15th 2011
“Impact of Modern Beef Production on the Environment” 2011 Focus on Farming Conference: “Harvesting Opportunities”, Everett, WA; November 3rd 2011
“Myths & Misperceptions Relating to Livestock’s Environmental Impact” Agricultural Decision-Making with a Water and Climate Change Perspective, Lincoln City, NE; November 2nd 2011
“Is Grass-fed Beef Really Better for the Environment?” Food Forum Panel at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC; October 24th 2011
“Animal Handling and Sustainability: Environmental Impact of Pork Production” AMI Animal Care & Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 20th 2011
“Animal Handling and Sustainability: Environmental Impact of Beef Production” AMI Animal Care & Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 20th 2011
“Enhancing Feed Efficiency in Dairy Animals: Feeding to Reduce Carbon Footprint” International Dairy Federation World Summit: SUMMILK, Parma, Italy; October 18th 2011
“The Good Old Times of Dairy Production: Myth or Reality?” Alltech Ruminant Solutions Seminar, Dunboyne, Ireland; October 13th 2011
“Going Green Means Grain-Fed Beef” Certified Angus Beef Annual Conference, Sunriver, OR; September 22nd 2011
“Antibiotics, Hormones and Sustainability of the U.S. Dairy and Beef Industries” European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway; August 31st 2011
“Improving Environmental Sustainability of the Dairy Cow” European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway; August 30th 2011
“The Environmental Impact of Jersey vs. Holstein Milk Production” Jersey Youth Academy, Columbus, OH; July 20th 2011
“The (Mis)Appropriation of Science in Framing the Ethics of Animal Production: Environmental Issues” ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; July 12th 2011
“An Overview of the Environmental Impact of Beef and Dairy Systems” ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; July 12th 2011
“The Carbon Footprint of Beef Production” Reciprocal Meats Conference, Manhattan, KS; June 19th 2011
“Dairy’s Carbon Hoofprint” Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, Mankato, MN; May 18th 2011
“Organic vs. Traditional Agriculture: A Review of the Science“, American Society of Animal Science WebChat; May 11th 2011
“Livestock Sustainability – Do Size, System or Species Matter?” 66th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology and 73rd Reciprocal Meat Conference; August 4th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Dairy sustainability – what does it mean during and after COVID-19?” Müller Direct Next Generation meeting (online); July 13th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Back to the future – what has the U.S. dairy industry achieved since 2007 and what will we have to focus on going forward?” AMTS nutritionist webinars (online); June 11th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Are moo sustainable? Social and environmental issues in beef production” Harper Adams BSc IV beef lecture, Harper Adams University, Shropshire, UK; March 12th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Putting sustainability into context – what does it really mean for UK farmers?” Blymhill Agricultural Discussion Group, Blymhill, Shropshire, UK; March 5th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“The positive environmental credentials of Scottish red meat” Scottish Red Meat Industry Conference, Glasgow, Scotland; February 25th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Fostering sustainable behaviour – Do we have culture on our side?” Australian Dairy Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; February 20th 2020. Click here for the presentation as a PDF.
“A decade of continuous improvement – how far has the U.S. dairy industry come since 2007?” ASAS Webinar Series (online); February 13th 2020. Click here for the presentation as a PDF.
“Sustainability of Small Ruminant Dairy Farming” Dairy Sheep and Goat Conference 2020, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, UK; January 27th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Going green – how do we communicate the cattle industry’s environmental advantages?” British Cattle Breeders Conference, Telford, Shropshire, UK; January 21st 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Field to Fork – What’s new in dairy sustainability and how do we communicate it?” Semex Conference, Glasgow, UK; January 14th 2020. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“MEAT-ing environmentally friendly food demand – the vital role of British livestock” Royal Smithfield Forum, Buckingham Palace, London, UK; November 28th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Challenging the rhetoric – what can farmers do to turn the tide?” The Cumbria Society, Armathwaite, Cumbria, UK; November 14th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Myth-busting milk and meat – how can we win the battle of facts vs. fiction?” NFU West Midlands Livestock Board Meeting, Telford, UK; November 14th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF.
“Healthy livestock produce sustainable food – how do we quantify the impacts of cattle health on industry sustainability?” British Cattle Veterinary Association Annual Congress, Southport, UK; October 17th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF
“A proposed methodology for data collection and benchmarking to promote responsible medicines use within the UK beef industry” British Cattle Veterinary Association Annual Congress, Southport, UK; October 17th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF
“Dairy good – we have so many reasons to be positive about livestock production” North Pembrokeshire Grassland Society, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, UK; October 16th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.23306.00967
“The positive power of social media” Women in Dairy Conference, Worcester, UK; September 18th 2019. Click here for presentation as a PDF. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12745.29286
“Milking it – Challenges and opportunities in dairy sustainability” Promar International Annual Conference, Crewe, Cheshire, UK; November 21st 2018. Click here for presentation as a PDF (8 meg).
“Milk needs to be more than green – how do we keep dairy farming sustainable?” Eurotier 2018, Hanover, Germany; November 12th 2018. Click here for presentation as a PDF (16 meg).
“Smashing the “modern farming is bad” myth – Defending the industry against radicals” Weston & District Agricultural Discussion Group, Crewe, Cheshire, UK; October 8th 2018
“Can we milk the farming myths? Lessons learned from talking with activists during #Februdairy” Newbury & District Agricultural Society, Newbury, Berkshire, UK; September 7th 2018
“Having our meat and eating it – how do we reconcile livestock efficiencies with consumer perceptions?” American Society of Animal Science and Canadian Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada; July 9th, 2018
“Why we do, what we do – how do we communicate with activists without using cold, hard, science?” American Society of Animal Science and Canadian Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada; July 9th, 2018
“Sustainable livestock farming and the consumer” Arla Learning Week, Leeds, UK; June 21st, 2018
“Milk myth busting” Arla Learning Week, Leeds, UK; June 21st, 2018
“Milk, myths and malice: lessons learned from #Februdairy” Savills Breakfast Seminar, Newbury, Berkshire, UK; June 8th, 2018
“Should we all become vegan?” Cheltenham Science Festival, Cheltenham, UK; June 6th, 2018
“Sustainability… with benefits. Efficient beef production has social and environmental advantages.” Stabiliser Cattle Co. Feed Efficiency Open Day, Pocklington, Yorkshire, UK; May 30th, 2018
“So you think you know how your food is made?” Pint of Science, Bristol, Somerset, UK; May 15th, 2018
“Milk, methane and meatless Mondays – busting farming myths” Vet Students Farm Animal Elective, Bristol Vet School, Langford, Somerset, UK; April 23rd, 2018
“Sustainability, schmustainability – smashing the ”modern farming is bad” myth” Vet Students Farm Animal Elective, Bristol Vet School, Langford, Somerset, UK; April 23rd, 2018
“Myths vs. science – how do we overcome the anti-agricultural rhetoric?” Gloucestershire Grassland Society, Whitminster, UK; April 11th, 2018
“Progress and prospects in optimized dairy husbandry” 5th DairyCare Conference, Thessaloniki, Greece; March 20th, 2018
“Positive communication: talking milk and meat with the nay-sayers” Kite Consulting 10-0-1 Club, Worcester, UK; March 14th, 2018
“Is grass always greener? Sustainability isn’t just a carbon footprint issue” Shropshire Grassland Society, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK; March 13th, 2018
“Top tips for talking with vegans” Drayton and District Farmers’ Club, Ardington, Oxfordshire, UK; February 7th, 2018
“Busting milk myths: how do we stay positive in the face of negativity?” Dairy Tech 2018, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK; February 7th, 2018
“A sustainable future for livestock farming – how do dietary choices, production systems and consumer perceptions intersect?” The Webinar Vet BVA Pre-Congress Webinar; January 19th, 2018
“Crying over spilt milk: sustainability, efficiency and the industry’s need for myth-busting” Semex Conference 2018, Glasgow, UK; January 15th, 2018
“Emotion vs. science: How do we communicate livestock sustainability to the consumer?” University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK; November 22nd, 2017
“Myths and Milk – Sorting the Wheat from Chaff” North Devon Grassland Society, Barnstaple, Devon, UK; November 15th, 2017
“Milking the Myths: Why Consumers Believe Fairy Stories are Dairy Stories” Jersey Farming Conference, St Mary, Jersey, UK; November 10th, 2017
“Dairy Sustainability – How Do Cows and Carbon Interact?” Jersey Farming Conference, St Mary, Jersey, UK; November 10th, 2017
“Looking forward to a sustainable future – how do cattle productivity, health and consumer perceptions interact?” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress 2017, Southport, UK; October 20th, 2017
“Methane in the Broader Perspective” Methagene Final Meeting, Caserta, Italy; October 12th, 2017
“Sustainable Dairying: How Do We Manage Environmental, Economic and Consumer Demands?” NFU East Anglia Dairy Board, Newmarket, UK; July 24th, 2017
“Sustainability and the Consumer” NOAH Antibiotic Resistance, the Food Chain and Sustainability Meeting, London, UK; July 12th, 2017
“Myth-Busting Agriculture – Conventional Food Doesn’t Cost the Earth” Seminar to Cranfield University Students, Cranfield, UK; June 29th, 2017
“Foods of animal origin – how do we help the consumer understand sustainability implications of diet choice?” Congresso dell’Associazione per la Scienza e le Produzioni Animali, Perugia, Italy; June 14th, 2017
“Dairy sustainability – Economic profitability should not be the elephant in the room” South Africa Milk Producers Organisation Large Herds Conference, Central Drakensberg; plus evening presentation to farmers in Cape Town, South Africa, June 6th, 2017
“Debunking Myths and Addressing Real Public Concerns” STEM Under the Microscope: Communicating the Big Issues, Rothamsted, Harpenden, UK; May 23, 2017
“Do Cows Compete With Humans For Food? Busting Myths About Animal Agriculture” Animal Agriculture: Efficiencies and Sustainability Seminar to Monsanto, St Louis, MO, USA; April 4, 2017
“Hormones, Hot Air and Housed Cows – Busting Milk Production Myths” Seminar to University of Bristol vet students, Langford, Bristol, UK; March 30, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Selling Sustainable Dairy Products?” Seminar to Pick N Pay dairy retailers, Johannesburg, South Africa; March 17, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Processing Sustainable Dairy?” Seminar to SAMPRO AGM, Johannesburg, South Africa; March 16th, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Farming Sustainably?” Seminars to retailers, processors, vets, nutritionists and dairy farmers, South Africa (various locations), March 13-17th, 2017
“Every Dairy System Can Be Sustainable… Are You Selling Sustainable Dairy Products?” Seminar to SPAR dairy retailers, Pinewood, Durban, South Africa; March 13, 2017
“Efficiency, Sustainability and Dairy Farming – How Do We Maintain All Three?” R&J Dairy Consulting 2017 Dairy Seminar, East Earl, PA, USA; January 31st, 2017
“Busting Beef Industry Myths” Tiffin Conference, Lethbridge, AB, Canada; January 19th, 2017
“Beyond Nutrition, Taste and Cost: What Consumers Want and Expect from Food Producers” Webinar with Kith Consulting, December 14th, 2016
“Can We Have Our Milk and Drink It? Dairy Sustainability Going Forwards” The Dairy Group, Stroud, Gloucestershire; December 14th, 2016
“Beef Production Systems and Climate Change” Webinar to Livestock Engineering Students, Dijon, France; December 9th, 2016
“Going Green – Is Dairy Production Sustainable?” White Horse Dairy Discussion Group, Swindon, Wiltshire; November 16th, 2016
“Is the Consumer Always Right?” West Sussex Grassland Society, Henfield, West Sussex; October 18th, 2016
“How do we Bust Some of the Myths Surrounding Agriculture?” XIX Simposio UANL Engorda de Bovinos en Corral, Monterrey, NL, Mexico; October 12th, 2016
“How Does Technology Improve the Environmental Sustainability of Beef Production?” XIX Simposio UANL Engorda de Bovinos en Corral, Monterrey, NL, Mexico; October 12th, 2016
“Engage the Public, Bust the Myths” Women in Dairy Annual Conference, Worcester; September 28th, 2016
“How Do We Maintain Dairy Sustainability in an Ever-Changing World?” Milk Producers Organisation, Lidgetton, KZN, South Africa; September 5th, 2016
“Sustainable Agriculture” World Buiatrics Congress, Dublin, Ireland; July 5th, 2016
“Exploding Population with a Finite Resource Base – How do we achieve food security by 2050?” 69th AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference, San Angelo, TX, USA; June 21st, 2016
“The Environmental and Economic Impact of Removing Growth-Enhancing Technologies from United States Beef Production” 69th AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference, San Angelo, TX, USA; June 21st, 2016
“The Value of Information to the Consumer” Pan Pacific Pork Expo, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia; May 25th, 2016
“Is Dairy Production Sustainable? Busting Myths Seen in the Media (Ist Milchproduktion nachhaltig? Busting Mythen in den Medien gesehen)” 3. Triesdorfer Tierärztetagung, Landwirtschaftliche Lehranstalten, Triesdorf, Germany; May 11th, 2016
“Grass or Grain? Is There a Definitively Sustainable Beef Production System?” American Meat Science Association Webinar; March 22nd, 2016
“Milking it for Marketing – Busting Commonly-Held Myths about Sustainability” Dairy Ruminators Meeting, Gatwick, London, UK; March 9th, 2016.
“Milking Sustainability Issues – How do we navigate the “S” word as the population increases?” Vermont Dairy Producers Conference, Burlington, VT, USA; February 23rd, 2016.
“Sustainability and Communication” In-Service Webinar for University of Missouri Extension; February 18th, 2016.
“Feeding 9 Billion People: How Do Technology and Sustainability Interact in Livestock Production?” NCBA/FDA Staff College, Washington DC, USA; February 10th, 2016
“How Does Technology Improve the Environmental Sustainability of Beef Production?” NCBA/EPA Briefing, Washington DC, USA; February 9th, 2016
“Does the Consumer Understand How Green We Are?” Dairy Strong Conference, Madison, WI, USA; January 13th, 2016
“Will Information Change Consumer Attitudes? The Environmental Perspective” Congress on Controversies and Consensus in Bovine Health, Industry and Economics, Berlin, Germany; August 28th, 2015
“Are Hyper-Intensive, Mega Farms More Efficient? Yes.” Congress on Controversies and Consensus in Bovine Health, Industry and Economics, Berlin, Germany; August 28th, 2015
“Future Threats to Livestock Production” Alltech Mini MBA, Dublin, Ireland; August 20th, 2015
“Communicating with Farmers” Alltech Mini MBA, Dublin, Ireland; August 20th, 2015
“Beef… The Green Red Meat” Dinklage Feedyards Stockholders’ Meeting, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA; July 23rd, 2015
“U.S. Suckler System Sustainability – Maintaining Economic Viability in a Changing Market” British Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting, Chester, UK; April 15th, 2015
“Communicating Beef Production Sustainability – What Messages Resonate?” Sensitive Issues Update and Training, University of Nebraska (Lincoln), NE; April 8th, 2015
“Nutrition Laitière et Développement Durable (en Français)” Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual Dairy Policy Conference, Ottawa, ON; February 5th, 2015
“Dairy Nutrition and Sustainability (English version)” Dairy Farmers of Canada Annual Dairy Policy Conference, Ottawa, ON; February 5th, 2015
“Raising Beef is Environmentally Sustainable” “Understanding the Cattle Industry for Rangeland Conservation” Symposium 68th Society for Range Management Meeting, Sacramento, CA; February 3rd, 2015
“It’s Green, It’s Lean… Why Are Positive Beef Messages Rarely Seen?” ISU ANS Seminar, Iowa State University, Ames, IA; January 23rd, 2015
“Sustainability: What is it, What it Means for Beef Producers, and Where to From Here?” Driftless Region Beef Conference, Dubuque, IA; January 23rd, 2015
“The Environmental Footprint of Beef Production” Driftless Region Beef Conference, Dubuque, IA; January 22nd, 2015
“Beef Environmental Myths” Tennessee Cattlemen’s Convention, Murfreesboro, TN; January 17th, 2015
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustaining Animal Agriculture” National Farm Management Conference, London, UK; November 26th, 2014
“Moving the Dairy Industry Forwards to 2050…Sustainably” U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI; November 11th, 2014
“Balancing Sustainability – What it Means to the Modern Beef Industry” North Texas Cattleman’s Conference, Denton, TX; October 24th, 2014
“What is Sustainability in Corporate America?” North Texas Cattleman’s Conference, Denton, TX; October 24th, 2014
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food” USAHA/AAVLD Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO; October 20th, 2014
“Animal Agriculture and the Environment” AMI Animal Care and Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 17th, 2014
“Belching Cows and Gassy Bulls – Is Your Cheeseburger Really Killing the Planet?” SCAVMA Meeting, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; October 2nd, 2014
“How Do We Feed the World in 2050…While Still Eating Meat?” Biological Solutions Forum, Edmonton, Canada; October 1st, 2014
“Beef Has Always Been “Green” – So How Do We Convince the Critics?” 123rd South Dakota Stockgrowers Convention, Rapid City, SD; September 26th, 2014
“Demystifying The Food System – What Should We Be Telling Our Neighbors?” The Old Mill Troy Dairy Influencers Education Meeting, Woodloch Resort, Hawley, PA; September 20th, 2014
“Do You Like Green BEEF and Ham? Yes, I Like It, Sustainable I Am!” ANCW Beef-a-Palouza! Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; September 19th, 2014
“The U.S. Beef Industry’s Environmental Impact” World Wildlife Fund, Bozeman, MT; September 4th, 2014
“Agricultural Sustainability” Genex Profit Alliance 2014, Bloomington, MN; August 19th 2014
“Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics…Exposing the Myths About Beef Sustainability” Gentle Hand Livestock Conference, Shelby, MT; June 27th 2014
“Myths, Mysteries and Misconceptions in Agriculture” Montana National Crop Insurance Services Seminar, Moccasin, MT; June 24th 2014
“Environmental Impact and Sustainability of the Beef Industry” AMSA Reciprocal Meats Conference 2014, Madison, WI; June 17th 2014
“The Sustainability Challenge for Cattlemen” “Rebuilding for a Sustainable Future” Auburn University 2014 Beef Cattle Conference, Auburn, AL; June 13th 2014
“Telling Our Story – A Sustainable Beef Industry” Wyoming Stockgrowers Association Convention, Cody, WY; June 6th 2014
“The US Beef Industry is Inherently Sustainable… So How do we Convince our Opponents?” Sandhills Cattle Association Convention, Valentine, NE; May 22nd 2o14
“Marketing in a World of Sustainability Concerns” First Annual Ranch Sustainability Forum, Sheridan, WY; May 14th, 2014
“Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture” NRC Considerations for the Future of Animal Science Research Second Committee Meeting, Washington, DC; May 13th 2014
“Keep On Milking It – How Do We Improve Dairy Industry Sustainability?” National Herdsman’s Conference, Newport, Shropshire, UK; April 15th 2014
“Beef Sustainability” TSCRA Young Leadership Series at Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention, San Antonio, TX; April 4th 2014
“Sustainable Cattle Operations” TSCRA School for Successful Ranching at Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association Convention, San Antonio, TX; April 4th 2014
“Maintaining and Improving Beef Sustainability Throughout the Food Chain – Where, Why and How?” American Meat Science Association Webinar (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4331469240066611969); March 28th 2014
“Myth-Busting Perceptions About Livestock Sustainability” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 94th Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 8th 2013
“Improving Dairy and Beef Sustainability” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 2013 Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2013
“Livestock Myths and Misconceptions” “Leading Growers, Growing Leaders” 2013 Young Farmer and Agriculturalist Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2013
“Debunking the Ag Myths” 58th Annual Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and Trade Show, Great Falls, MT; December 4th 2013
“Moving Beef Sustainability Forwards Towards 2050” MSU Animal Science 434 Lecture, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; November 21st 2013
“Is Your Hamburger Killing the Planet?” Upson Lecture Series – Food for Thought Group, Manhattan, KS; November 19th 2013
“Meeting Beef Demand in 2050 – How do We Maintain Sustainability?” KSU SCAVMA, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS; November 19th 2013
“The Impact of Technologies on Beef Production” Merck Animal Health Webinar; November 14th, 2013
“Is a Cow Eating My Lunch?” Departmental Seminar, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE; November 13th 2013
“Sustainable Beef Production” Idaho Cattle Association, Sun Valley, ID; November 11th 2013
“Sustainability Isn’t Just a Buzzword – It’s What the Beef Industry is Founded Upon” Weyer’s Cave Annual Cattlemen’s Meeting, Weyer’s Cave, VA; November 6th 2013
“Sustainability Isn’t a Dirty Word – it Defines the Beef Industry!” Petroleum County Stockgrowers Association Banquet, Winnett, MT; November 1st 2013
“Seizing Opportunities for Efficiency Gains” BeefWorks 2013, Jondaryan, QLD, Australia; October 23rd 2013
“Sustainable Beef Production in Today’s World” Grand National Rodeo Merck Animal Health Meeting, San Francisco, CA; October 19th 2013
“AG-vocating 101. We Care… And We Have Science to Prove It!” Graduate Seminar, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; October 8th 2013
“Milking It – How Do We Continue to Improve Dairy Industry Sustainability?” ABS World Dairy Expo Seminar and Farm Tour, DeForest, WI; October 2nd 2013
“Livestock Sustainability” River City Round Up Merck Animal Health Meetings, Omaha, NE; September 26-28th 2013
“Animal Feed vs. Human Food: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustaining Animal Agriculture Toward 2050” Council for Agricultural Science and Technology Issue Paper #53; 3 presentations to House staff, Senate Ag staff and American Farm Bureau Federation (public), Washington, DC; September 23rd 2013
“Beef Sustains Our Bodies…and is Sustainable! So How Do We Communicate That to Consumers?” Merck Animal Health Producer Meeting at Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton, OR; September 10th 2013
“Reclaiming Sustainability from Niche Markets – Why U.S. Beef Production is Green!” Merck Animal Health Beef Meeting, Oklahoma City, OK; September 7th 2013
“Excellent Management = Improved Sustainability, But How Do We Communicate That?” Texas Young Leadership Group, Fort Worth, TX; September 6th 2013
“U.S. Beef Production Is Green! How Do We Keep It That Way?” Noble Foundation Fall Cattle Seminar, Ardmore, OK; September 5th 2013
“Communicating Beef Production Sustainability – What Messages Resonate?” Noble Foundation Agricultural Research Speaker Series, Ardmore, OK; September 5th 2013
“Do You Like Green BEEF and Ham? Yes, I Like Them – Sustainable I Am!” MSU Dietetic Intern Tour, Billings, MT; August 21st 2013
“Busting Common Beef Myths – Putting Some Numbers on the Oft-Heard Claims” ANCW Workshop “Advocacy/Telling Beef’s Story” at NCBA 2013 Summer Conference, Denver, CO; August 8th 2013
“The Importance of Livestock Industry Sustainability” ILIA 2013 “The Emerging Future of Livestock Identification”, Spokane, WA; July 16th 2013
“Jerseys and Sustainability of the Dairy Industry” Jersey Youth Academy 2013, Columbus, OH; July 15th 2013
“Navigating Sustainability” ADSA-ASAS Joint Annual Meeting 2013, Indianapolis, IN; July 12th 2013
“Meat is the New Fairy-Tale Villain: Dispelling Some Common Myths” Ladies Day on the Range, Winnett, MT; June 12th 2013
“The U.S. Beef Industry is Green! How to Maintain Sustainability into the Future” Ladies Day on the Range, Winnett, MT; June 12th 2013
“Ranching Efficiency is Key to Maintaining Beef Industry Sustainability” Ladies Day on the Range, Jordan, MT; June 11th 2013
“Efficiency is Key to Maintaining Beef Industry Sustainability” Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association AGM, Moose Jaw, SK; June 10th 2013
“Size Isn’t Important….It’s What You Do With It That Counts: Why All Beef Systems Can Be Sustainable” Alltech 29th Annual International Symposium, Lexington, KY; May 20th 2013
“Should We Feel Guilty for Drinking Milk and Eating Meat? Myth–Busting Environmental Fairy Tales” World Jersey Cattle Bureau “Goldrush Down Under 2013”, New South Wales and Victoria, Australia; May 16th 2013
“Continuous Improvement and Technology Use are Key to Beef Industry Sustainability” MWI Management Meeting, Boise, ID; May 10th 2013
“Improving Productivity is Key to Reducing Water Use in U.S. Beef Production” “Too Hot, Too Wet, Too Dry – Building Resilient Agroecosystems” Water For Food 2013 Global Conference, Lincoln, NE; May 7th 2013
“Meatless Mondays….and Other Environmental Fairy Tales” Montana Farm and Ranch Show, Bozeman, MT; May 5th 2013
“Dr. Seuss Got It Wrong: The U.S. Produces Green BEEF and Ham!” Sidney FFA Banquet, Sidney MT; May 2nd 2013
“Myth-busting the Environmental Effects of Animal Agriculture and Food Production” NBCRP El Pueblo de Nutra Blend, Cancun Mexico, April 16th 2013
“Sustainability Means More Beef, With Fewer Resources” Academy of Veterinary Consultants Meeting, Norman, OK; April 12th 2013
“U.S. Beef Production Is Sustainable – Let’s Keep It That Way” Merck Animal Health Producers’ Meeting, El Dorado, KA; April 11th 2013
“How Do We Maintain U.S. Beef Production & Sustainability Moving Toward 2050?” Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum, Bozeman, MT; April 9th 2013
“Myth-Busting Animal Agriculture: “Because they can’t put anything on the internet that isn’t true”” Lecture to AS 101 at Montana State University, April 8th 2013
“U.S. Beef is Sustainable! Myth-Busting Environmental Fairy Tales” Ag Week talk to White Sulphur Springs High School students, White Sulphur Springs, MT; March 22nd 2013
“The Effect Animal Production Has On The Global Climate” FASS “Climate Change and Animal Production” Webinar; March 19th 2013
“How Can We Feed 10 Billion People? Sustainable Alternatives for the Dairy and Beef Industry” American Feed Industry Association 2013 Nutrition Symposium, Fort Worth, TX; March 12th 2013
“Marketing on Myths and Misperceptions – Why All Beef is Good” South African Feedlot Association 2013 Cattleman’s Conference, Pretoria, South Africa; March 7th 2013
“Go Green, Go Grain” South African Feedlot Association 2013 Cattleman’s Conference, Pretoria, South Africa; March 7th 2013
“The Beefy Debate – Choose Beef, Choose Sustainability” The Beefy Debate, Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; March 4-5th 2013
“How Now, Green Cow? Why Beef Production is Inherently Sustainable.” WI Cattlemen’s Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI; February 15th 2013
“The Green Menace: Why Meatless Mondays Won’t Save the World.” Pfizer Animal Health Producers Meeting, Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo, Rapid City, SD; February 1st 2013
“Do You Like Green Beef and Ham? Why ‘Meatless Mondays’ isn’t the Solution to Climate Change” Pfizer Animal Health Veterinarian’s Meeting, Deadwood, SD; January 31st 2013
“Beef Production in the 20th Century” The Feeder Associations of Alberta 2013 Convention, Red Deer, AB; January 26th 2013
“Feeding the World with Beef – Sustainably” Montana Stockgrowers Association Young Stockgrowers Legislative Conference, Helena, MT; January 24th 2013
“Sustainability and Performance Technologies” Merck National Sales Meeting, Orlando, FL; January 8th 2013
“Moving Forward in a Sustainable Beef Industry – The Roles of Productivity and Technology” NFR Micro Beef/Merck Meeting, Las Vegas, NV; December 16th 2012
“How Cattle Enhance Our Environment” Minnesota Cattle Convention held in Alexandria, MN; December 8th 2012
“Historical vs. Modern Carbon Footprints in the U.S. – Where is Asia on the Curve?” 15th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bangkok, Thailand; November 29th 2012
“Is Vegetarianism a Solution to Reduced Emissions?” CCRSPI (Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industry) Conference, Melbourne, Australia; November 28th 2012
“Despite the Drought, US Beef Production is Green!” MonDak Area Stockgrowers Meeting, Sidney, MT; November 19th 2012
“The “S” Word – What Sustainable Beef Production Really Means to Montana Ranchers” Meagher Country CattleWomen’s Fall Banquet, White Sulphur Springs, MT; November 12th 2012
“BEEF Sustainability” Merck Animal Health Sustainability Workshop, Irene (Pretoria, South Africa) and at Karan Beef (Heidelberg, South Africa); November 8-9th 2012
“Dairy production systems and ecosystem/biodiversity sustainability: Where to in the temperate zone?” World Dairy Summit 2012, Cape Town, South Africa; November 7th 2012
“How Now Green Cow? Technology Use Keeps Beef Production Sustainable” KSU YSA Alumni Beef Short Course, Lawrence, KS; November 1st 2012
“Cows, Carbon and Costs: Reconciling the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Dairy Production” Worldwide Sires Dairy Training Conference, Beijing, China; October 26th 2012
“Got Enough Milk? Why Dairy Production is a Key Component of Feeding the World in 2050” IBA Distributor Meeting, Bloomington, MN; October 19th 2012
“Evolución de la Eficiencia Alimenticia y el Impacto Ambiental en los Últimos 50 Años en Carne y Leche” 35° Congreso Argentino de Producción Animal, Córdoba, Argentina; October 10th 2012
“Environmental and Milk Composition Aspects Related to Dairy Intensification and Efficiency” 35° Congreso Argentino de Producción Animal, Córdoba, Argentina; October 9th 2012
The “S” Word – What Sustainable Beef Production Really Means” Young Ag Leadership Conference, Great Falls, MT; October 7th 2012
“BEEF Sustainability Workshop” Zilmax Residue Avoidance Workshop, Lawrence, KS; October 4th 2012
“Global Footprint of Food Production and the Impact of Genetic Improvement” National Angus Conference: Beef Improvement, Angus-Style, Wichita, KS; October 3rd 2012
“Beef: The Sustainable Choice?” North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention, Fargo, ND; September 29th 2012
“The Carbon Footprint of Agriculture” Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium, Great Falls, MT; September 26th 2012
“Meatless Mondays… and Other Fairy Tales” Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; September 25th 2012
“Sustentabilidade do Sistema de Produção de Carne e o Impacto Ambiental dos Beta-Agonistas” InterConf 2012,Goiania, GO – Brasil; September 10th 2012
“Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Jersey Milk Production” Dairy Educational Forum and Open House, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; August 9th 2012
“Meatless Mondays… and Other Fairy Tales” The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; August 8th 2012
“Beef is Green! How U.S Beef Sustainability Has Improved Over Time” Webinar to the American National CattleWomen “Telling The Beef Story” series; August 6th 2012
“Environmental and Economic Effects of Technology Use in Beef Production” NCBA Environmental Working Group Meeting, Denver, CO; July 26th 2012
“Environmental Impacts and Sustainability of Technology Use in Beef Production” Beef Technologies Forum, Denver, CO; July 23rd 2012
“Integrating Productivity and Whole-Farm Efficiency to Achieve Environmental Sustainability” ARPAS Symposium, 2012 ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Joint Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ; July 17th 2012
“Reducing Losses Throughout Dairy Production” Dairy Research Foundation’s 2012 Symposium, Camden, NSW, Australia; July 5th 2012
“Sustainable Beef Production – Past, Present and Future” Livestock Identification Services Ltd AGM and Panel Discussion, Calgary, AB; June 22nd 2012
“An Overview of the Environmental Impact of Dairy Systems” Alltech Dairy Solutions Symposium, Dublin, Ireland; June 20th 2012
“Beef Production: A Great Example of Sustainability in Action” Montana Stockgrowers Association Mid-Year Meeting, Great Falls, MT; June 8th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of Jersey vs. Holstein Milk Production” Jersey Australia’s Annual General Meeting, Gippsland, VIC, Australia; May 28th 2012
“Beef Industry Sustainability: Past, Present and Future” California Cattlemen’s Association Feeder Council and Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, San Diego, CA; May 17th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of Grain-fed vs. Grass-fed Beef” Niman Ranch National Sales Meeting, Boise, ID; April 28th 2012
“The Importance of Enhancing Sustainability of Livestock Production Through Collaboration, Partnering and/or Technical Innovation Across the Livestock Industry” Pfizer Animal Health Livestock Technical Summit, Chicago, IL; April 24th 2012
“Producing Greener Beef: Past, Present and Future” Webinar for Drovers Cattle Network; March 14th 2012
“The Importance of Sustainability to Animal Agriculture” 2012 AFIA Purchasing and Ingredients Suppliers Conference, Orlando, FL; March 13th 2012
The Role of Livestock in the Climate Change Debate” EBLEX South West Regional Conference 2012, Cullompton, UK; February 1st 2012
“Carbon Footprint and Water Usage in Jersey and Holstein Herds” “Creating Our Golden Future” Jersey Milk Conference at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, UK; January 26th 2012
“Productivity is Key to Mitigating the Environmental Impact of Cattle Systems” British Cattle Breeders Conference 2012, Telford, UK; January 25th 2012
“The True Carbon Footprint of Beef Production” MonDak Ag Days, Sidney, MT; January 12th 2012
“Environmental Impact of Beef Production: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” International Livestock Congress, Denver, CO; January 10th 2012
“How State/Provincial Policy Makers Can Support Producers and Communities: Dispelling Animal Agriculture Myths” 2012 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, Washington, DC; January 7th 2012
“The Environmental Impact of U.S. Beef” Webinar to the Masters of Beef Advocacy Graduates; December 15th 2011
“Dairy Sustainability: Past, Present & Future Directions” Vita Plus Dairy Summit, Wisconsin Dells, WI; December 7th 2011
“Productivity Gains Reduce Livestock’s Footprint” Kansas Livestock Association Convention, Wichita, KS; December 2nd 2011
“Beef Production System Sustainability: Limitations and Opportunities” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress, Southport, UK; November 26th 2011
“The Role of Improved Productivity in Improving Dairy Sustainability” British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress, Southport, UK; November 25th 2011
“Milk, Methane and Myths: The Environmental Impact of Food Production” Shur-Gain Dairy Seminar, Stratford, Canada; November 17th 2011
“The Good Old Times of Dairy Production: Myth or Reality?” Shur-Gain Dairy Seminar, Stratford, Canada; November 16th 2011
“Dairy’s Carbon Footprint: Why Productivity and Pamela Anderson Both Play a Role” Shur-Gain, Elanco and Lallemand Animal Nutrition Dairy Management Dinner Meeting, Stratford, Canada; November 15th 2011
“Impact of Modern Beef Production on the Environment” 2011 Focus on Farming Conference: “Harvesting Opportunities”, Everett, WA; November 3rd 2011
“Myths & Misperceptions Relating to Livestock’s Environmental Impact” Agricultural Decision-Making with a Water and Climate Change Perspective, Lincoln City, NE; November 2nd 2011
“Is Grass-fed Beef Really Better for the Environment?” Food Forum Panel at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC; October 24th 2011
“Animal Handling and Sustainability: Environmental Impact of Pork Production” AMI Animal Care & Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 20th 2011
“Animal Handling and Sustainability: Environmental Impact of Beef Production” AMI Animal Care & Handling Conference, Kansas City, MO; October 20th 2011
“Enhancing Feed Efficiency in Dairy Animals: Feeding to Reduce Carbon Footprint” International Dairy Federation World Summit: SUMMILK, Parma, Italy; October 18th 2011
“The Good Old Times of Dairy Production: Myth or Reality?” Alltech Ruminant Solutions Seminar, Dunboyne, Ireland; October 13th 2011
“Going Green Means Grain-Fed Beef” Certified Angus Beef Annual Conference, Sunriver, OR; September 22nd 2011
“Antibiotics, Hormones and Sustainability of the U.S. Dairy and Beef Industries” European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway; August 31st 2011
“Improving Environmental Sustainability of the Dairy Cow” European Association of Animal Production Annual Meeting, Stavanger, Norway; August 30th 2011
“The Environmental Impact of Jersey vs. Holstein Milk Production” Jersey Youth Academy, Columbus, OH; July 20th 2011
“The (Mis)Appropriation of Science in Framing the Ethics of Animal Production: Environmental Issues” ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; July 12th 2011
“An Overview of the Environmental Impact of Beef and Dairy Systems” ASAS/ADSA Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; July 12th 2011
“The Carbon Footprint of Beef Production” Reciprocal Meats Conference, Manhattan, KS; June 19th 2011
“Dairy’s Carbon Hoofprint” Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, Mankato, MN; May 18th 2011
“Organic vs. Traditional Agriculture: A Review of the Science“, American Society of Animal Science WebChat; May 11th 2011

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