This episode explores the topic of Animal Welfare. We discuss the various ways it is defined and understood, how it is regulated, and the role of public opinion.
This episode explores the topic of reproduction in the world of animal science. We discuss its importance to evolution, different reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, and types of reproductive technologies.
The second of a two-part series, this episode further explores the topic of nutrition. We discuss byproducts, sustainability, and the digestive process of ruminants.
The first of a two-part series, this episode begins exploring a topic with special significance to The Ohio State University: nutrition. We discuss the importance of nutrition as a whole to the livestock world, what kinds of nutrients animals need, and how their diets are regulated.
This episode takes a look at precision technology in the world of animal production. We explore the concept in general before delving into specific examples of current and possible future applications.
This episode explores the history of the horse, an animal that has had a unique relationship with humans for thousands of years. We discuss the evolution of the horse, its domestication, and the various roles it plays in human society today.
The first episode of the Ohio State Animal Sciences Podcast explores the steps throughout history, and prehistory, that led to us being able to enjoy meat as an animal product. We discuss evolution, domestication, and meat products themselves.