Episode 207 - Beef: Bigger, Better, Smarter with Meat Scientist Dr. Phil Bass

Welcome back. As we wrap up May, we're closing out our Mental Health Series and celebrating May as National Beef Month with a lively, informative episode featuring one of our favorite guests, Dr. Phil Bass.Dr. Bass, meat scientist and professor at the University of Idaho, joins us to talk all things beef, from how carcasses have grown significantly over the last 20 years to the cutting-edge ways the industry is optimizing energy use, improving efficiency, and rethinking carcass utilization. We cover how packing plants are adapting to today’s realities, how beef on dairy has impacted the supply chain, and even the emergence of “ancestral blends” in retail products.We also dive into the biology of cattle, the potential limits of carcass size, and what research is showing about cardiopulmonary challenges in high-growth animals. It’s a fun, fast-paced, science-meets-agriculture conversation full of humor, insight, and practical knowledge. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Connect with Dr. Phil Bass:Visit University of Idaho’s websiteConnect with Valene & Katharine:Follow us on Instagram @millennial_agCheck out our websiteEmail us at [email protected] us on X/Twitter @millennial_agFollow us on TikTok @millennial.agResources & Links:It’s Not a Cow by Dr. Phil BassOur sponsor, Peacock TechnologyOur sponsor, AGPRO