Episode 050: Intro to Precision Livestock Management

Dr. Tami Brown-Brandl, Professor and William E. & Eleanor L. Splinter Chair in the Biological Systems Engineering Department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, joins this episode of the FarmBits podcast to overview her research program in precision livestock management. As digital ag applications in livestock management and animal science are new to the FarmBits podcast, this episode provides some excellent background on the topic and insight into state-of-the-art technologies that are being developed. Topics discussed include Dr. Brown-Brandl's background, her current research (including some about Asya's current research), exciting imminent projects for her team, and her vision regarding the future of animal agriculture. Heat Stress App: USDA Website: https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/clay-center-ne/marc/docs/heat-stress/main/ GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hollmanmedia.heatstress&hl=en_US&gl=US Dr. Tami Brown-Brandl Info: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandlTami LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-brown-brandl-8278bb23 FarmBits Team Contact Info: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEDigitalAg Asya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/asyaam_ Asya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asya-macon-080677189/ Micah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/micah_most Micah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-m-0a295a16a/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.