Larry Chase: The Magical Mystical Rumen and Dairy Cattle Sustainability

Larry Chase, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University Greenhouse Gas & Working Lands Webinar Series January 25, 2022 Dairy cows are a biological factory that can convert a wide variety of forages and feeds into milk which is a high-quality food for humans. The key to this ability is the function of the rumen microorganisms. Many of the feeds used by the dairy cow are co-products of food processing and are not directly consumable by humans. The progress that dairy industry has made in lowering its impact on the environment and improving sustainability will be highlighted. More videos: Natural and Working Lands website https://blogs.cornell.edu/workinglands