The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a combined $4 million in grant funds to support the following Oklahoma State University Ag Research projects in animal and veterinary sciences.
Creating efficient forage users
David Lalman, OSU professor and Extension specialist for beef cattle and Harrington Endowed Chair, and his team are focused on finding cows that are efficient at using forage, which reduces the cost and carbon footprint of beef production.
The researchers will determine the most effective stage of production for identifying animals that are efficient…