UGA Beef Efficiency and Sustainability Team (BEST)

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What is Efficiency in the Beef Industry?

Efficiency is producing the most sale-able beef for the lowest input (expense, feed, carbon, water, etc.). Efficiency can be viewed through two lenses: ensuring producer profitability and enhancing environmental sustainability.

What is Sustainability in the Beef Industry?

Sustainability in the beef industry is producing a wholesome, safe food supply with the smallest footprint that can be managed.

UGA Team Members

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We are a team of ruminant nutritionists, microbiologists, meat scientists, bioinformaticians, and geneticists that are leading research to make the next generation of cattle more efficient and sustainable.