Our September 3, 2019 post, Cows really do benefit the planet! < link > ruffled some readers’ feathers. Each day our industry understands more about the impact we have on animals, food resources, the planet and, of course, human beings. In those posts, we offered information that debunks the 2006 United Nations claim that cattle were the greatest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.
Since our post appeared, even more resources have become available to help animal health pros determine what they believe to be true about cows and the planet.
Source: North American Meat Institute, September 5, 2019. Link. Learn the facts when it comes to the cows vs. cars environmental impact debate. Dr. Frank Mitloehner, U.C. Davis explains how the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels differ from those produced by livestock.
INSIGHTS: It has been my experience that addressing perceptions with science and logic helps diffuse misconceived notions. I can only hope that Dr. Mitloehner’s video helps our readers become more confident in the value of production animals in the context of environmental concerns.