SACPA Session — Are cows really the scourge of the planet?

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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session examining the effect cows have on our planet.

Are cows really the scourge of the planet?

The speaker will present the latest strategies for reducing methane emissions in cattle, focusing on how advancements in rumen microbiome research and optimized nutrition can lower environmental impact. He will highlight new data and technologies that improve feed efficiency and sustainability in cattle production.

Speaker: Dr. Tim McAllister, Lethbridge Research and Development Research Centre

Dr. Tim McAllister is a Principal Research Scientist at AAFC’s Lethbridge Research Centre. His research focuses on microbiology, nutrition and beef production, and on food and environmental safety issues related to livestock production, strategies for mitigation of Escherichia coli O157:H7, prion inactivation within the environment, antimicrobial resistance in bacteria in feedlots and investigating the discovery and characterization of fibrolytic enzymes from rumen microbes. He also has extensive research experience in GHG emissions within animals from manure and the impact of manure handling procedures, such as composting, on emissions. He is the author or co-author of over 950 peer-reviewed scientific papers and 90 reviews, as well as over 1200+ abstracts and conference proceedings.

Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The session begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.

Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good value food options. The Atrium Dining Room will be available by 11:15 a.m.

For mor einformation on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.

Room or Area: 
LSCO, 500 - 11 St S

Contact:

Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | sacpa.ca