UC Davis CLEAR Center
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Bringing clarity to the relationship between livestock and the environment. Led by Dr. Frank Mitloehner.
We have eight bovine bubbles at UC Davis that are used to conduct large-scale studies on group-housed cattle.
They're equipped with smart scales & smart feeds that track individual feed intake & weight of animals part of our early-life intervention study. 🐂
They're equipped with smart scales & smart feeds that track individual feed intake & weight of animals part of our early-life intervention study. 🐂
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
We have eight bovine bubbles at UC Davis that are used to conduct large-scale studies on group-housed cattle.
They're equipped with smart scales & smart feeds that track individual feed intake & weight of animals part of our early-life intervention study. 🐂
They're equipped with smart scales & smart feeds that track individual feed intake & weight of animals part of our early-life intervention study. 🐂
Today in Hilmar, CA! 🐄
Danbom family's decision to permanently conserve their farmland stands as powerful example of long-term commitment to CA ag & communities it supports.
Keynote by Dr. Frank Mitloehner highlighted sustainability, productivity & climate resilience.
TY CA Farmland Trust!
Danbom family's decision to permanently conserve their farmland stands as powerful example of long-term commitment to CA ag & communities it supports.
Keynote by Dr. Frank Mitloehner highlighted sustainability, productivity & climate resilience.
TY CA Farmland Trust!
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Today in Hilmar, CA! 🐄
Danbom family's decision to permanently conserve their farmland stands as powerful example of long-term commitment to CA ag & communities it supports.
Keynote by Dr. Frank Mitloehner highlighted sustainability, productivity & climate resilience.
TY CA Farmland Trust!
Danbom family's decision to permanently conserve their farmland stands as powerful example of long-term commitment to CA ag & communities it supports.
Keynote by Dr. Frank Mitloehner highlighted sustainability, productivity & climate resilience.
TY CA Farmland Trust!
Fresno County farms aren't just producing record-breaking crops, but they generated $9 billion in farm sales and support 1 in 9 local jobs. New blog by the CDFA shows how agriculture fuels communities, the economy and national food supply. 🍇
Read more: plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p...
Read more: plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p...
November 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Fresno County farms aren't just producing record-breaking crops, but they generated $9 billion in farm sales and support 1 in 9 local jobs. New blog by the CDFA shows how agriculture fuels communities, the economy and national food supply. 🍇
Read more: plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p...
Read more: plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/?p...
Denmark has introduced the world's first carbon tax on livestock emissions. 🇩🇰
This episode on the CLEAR Conversations Podcast highlights how collaboration between producers and policymakers can turn complex challenges into shared progress. 🤝
Tune in: www.podbean.com/media/share/...
This episode on the CLEAR Conversations Podcast highlights how collaboration between producers and policymakers can turn complex challenges into shared progress. 🤝
Tune in: www.podbean.com/media/share/...
November 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Denmark has introduced the world's first carbon tax on livestock emissions. 🇩🇰
This episode on the CLEAR Conversations Podcast highlights how collaboration between producers and policymakers can turn complex challenges into shared progress. 🤝
Tune in: www.podbean.com/media/share/...
This episode on the CLEAR Conversations Podcast highlights how collaboration between producers and policymakers can turn complex challenges into shared progress. 🤝
Tune in: www.podbean.com/media/share/...
Denmark first country in world to implement carbon tax on livestock emissions, set to begin in 2030. 🚨
New ep. on CLEAR Conversations explores how plan came to be & what it means for farmers, environment, & global agricultural community. 🎙️
Stream now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eqkmj-...
New ep. on CLEAR Conversations explores how plan came to be & what it means for farmers, environment, & global agricultural community. 🎙️
Stream now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eqkmj-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Denmark first country in world to implement carbon tax on livestock emissions, set to begin in 2030. 🚨
New ep. on CLEAR Conversations explores how plan came to be & what it means for farmers, environment, & global agricultural community. 🎙️
Stream now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eqkmj-...
New ep. on CLEAR Conversations explores how plan came to be & what it means for farmers, environment, & global agricultural community. 🎙️
Stream now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-eqkmj-...
Last week, our grad students presented at the CA ARPAS Continuing Education Conference in Coalinga, CA on early-life intervention strategies to reduce methane. 🐂
Each student received the CA ARPAS Memorial Scholarship which recognizes leadership, passion & impact in the field. Congratulations! 👏
Each student received the CA ARPAS Memorial Scholarship which recognizes leadership, passion & impact in the field. Congratulations! 👏
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Last week, our grad students presented at the CA ARPAS Continuing Education Conference in Coalinga, CA on early-life intervention strategies to reduce methane. 🐂
Each student received the CA ARPAS Memorial Scholarship which recognizes leadership, passion & impact in the field. Congratulations! 👏
Each student received the CA ARPAS Memorial Scholarship which recognizes leadership, passion & impact in the field. Congratulations! 👏
CLEAR Conversations Podcast now streaming on all major platforms. Catch all the episodes. 👇
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November 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
CLEAR Conversations Podcast now streaming on all major platforms. Catch all the episodes. 👇
ucdavisclearcenter.podbean.com
ucdavisclearcenter.podbean.com
Happy Halloween! Michael Myers might not be cut out for the job, but our animal science graduate students are. On the barn or in the lab, they're collecting data, studying emissions and developing strategies to reduce methane and improve sustainability in livestock systems. 🎃 🐂
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Halloween! Michael Myers might not be cut out for the job, but our animal science graduate students are. On the barn or in the lab, they're collecting data, studying emissions and developing strategies to reduce methane and improve sustainability in livestock systems. 🎃 🐂
Our October newsletter is live! 📩
It includes a special message from our director, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, new research updates on early-life intervention strategies, & a key announcement on save-the-date for 2026 State of the Science Summit at UC Davis! 🌏 🐄 🐂
View newsletter: conta.cc/47o0ZSu
It includes a special message from our director, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, new research updates on early-life intervention strategies, & a key announcement on save-the-date for 2026 State of the Science Summit at UC Davis! 🌏 🐄 🐂
View newsletter: conta.cc/47o0ZSu
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Our October newsletter is live! 📩
It includes a special message from our director, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, new research updates on early-life intervention strategies, & a key announcement on save-the-date for 2026 State of the Science Summit at UC Davis! 🌏 🐄 🐂
View newsletter: conta.cc/47o0ZSu
It includes a special message from our director, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, new research updates on early-life intervention strategies, & a key announcement on save-the-date for 2026 State of the Science Summit at UC Davis! 🌏 🐄 🐂
View newsletter: conta.cc/47o0ZSu
New insights in livestock nutrition! 🔬
According to a recent study led by a PhD student at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, adding amino acids L-glutamate & L-aspartate to weaned piglet diets boosts gut health, accelerates growth, & may reduce the need for antibiotics.
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/piglets...
According to a recent study led by a PhD student at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, adding amino acids L-glutamate & L-aspartate to weaned piglet diets boosts gut health, accelerates growth, & may reduce the need for antibiotics.
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/piglets...
Piglets Get a Health Boost from Added Amino Acids
Weaning can be a stressful time for piglets and this stress can lead to sickness, especially with gut infections caused by harmful bacteria like E. coli, leading to diarrhea and slow growth. A recent ...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New insights in livestock nutrition! 🔬
According to a recent study led by a PhD student at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, adding amino acids L-glutamate & L-aspartate to weaned piglet diets boosts gut health, accelerates growth, & may reduce the need for antibiotics.
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/piglets...
According to a recent study led by a PhD student at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, adding amino acids L-glutamate & L-aspartate to weaned piglet diets boosts gut health, accelerates growth, & may reduce the need for antibiotics.
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/piglets...
When it comes to talking about methane and cattle, few people can make the science sound both accessible and hopeful like Dr. Sara Place can. 🐂
October 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
When it comes to talking about methane and cattle, few people can make the science sound both accessible and hopeful like Dr. Sara Place can. 🐂
Giving calves a bolus early in life can potentially set the stage for lower methane emissions throughout their lifetime. 💊 🐂
It's an exciting time here, with our team working around the clock to collect data and advance livestock sustainability research.
It's an exciting time here, with our team working around the clock to collect data and advance livestock sustainability research.
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Giving calves a bolus early in life can potentially set the stage for lower methane emissions throughout their lifetime. 💊 🐂
It's an exciting time here, with our team working around the clock to collect data and advance livestock sustainability research.
It's an exciting time here, with our team working around the clock to collect data and advance livestock sustainability research.
Why methane matters. 📊
Dr. Frank Mitloehner shares insights with Carbon Brief on measuring methane in animal agriculture.👇
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/frank-m...
Dr. Frank Mitloehner shares insights with Carbon Brief on measuring methane in animal agriculture.👇
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/frank-m...
Frank Mitloehner Weighs in on Measuring Methane in Carbon Brief Article
UC Davis air-quality scientist and global authority on livestock emissions, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, was prominently featured in a recent Carbon Brief analysis, where he offered expert insight into the w...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Why methane matters. 📊
Dr. Frank Mitloehner shares insights with Carbon Brief on measuring methane in animal agriculture.👇
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/frank-m...
Dr. Frank Mitloehner shares insights with Carbon Brief on measuring methane in animal agriculture.👇
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/frank-m...
New episode! 🚨
We sat down with Dr. Sara Place, a leading voice in beef sustainability, to talk about the progress happening across the industry. From innovation on the ground to science guiding real climate solutions, this is a CLEAR Conversation you can't miss. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/21tP...
We sat down with Dr. Sara Place, a leading voice in beef sustainability, to talk about the progress happening across the industry. From innovation on the ground to science guiding real climate solutions, this is a CLEAR Conversation you can't miss. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/21tP...
October 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New episode! 🚨
We sat down with Dr. Sara Place, a leading voice in beef sustainability, to talk about the progress happening across the industry. From innovation on the ground to science guiding real climate solutions, this is a CLEAR Conversation you can't miss. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/21tP...
We sat down with Dr. Sara Place, a leading voice in beef sustainability, to talk about the progress happening across the industry. From innovation on the ground to science guiding real climate solutions, this is a CLEAR Conversation you can't miss. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/21tP...
Science alone isn't enough. Impact comes when research is communicated clearly. As Dr. Frank Mitloehner says, "Do good things & talk about them." 🗣️
Ep. 4 on CLEAR Conversations drops tomorrow! Streaming on all major platforms. Fresh voices. Real talk. Big impact.
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Ep. 4 on CLEAR Conversations drops tomorrow! Streaming on all major platforms. Fresh voices. Real talk. Big impact.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Science alone isn't enough. Impact comes when research is communicated clearly. As Dr. Frank Mitloehner says, "Do good things & talk about them." 🗣️
Ep. 4 on CLEAR Conversations drops tomorrow! Streaming on all major platforms. Fresh voices. Real talk. Big impact.
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Ep. 4 on CLEAR Conversations drops tomorrow! Streaming on all major platforms. Fresh voices. Real talk. Big impact.
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Research with real-world impact ‼️
Our team at the CLEAR Center was awarded a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to explore how early-life intervention strategies in beef cattle can reduce lifetime methane emissions and support a more sustainable livestock sector. 1/
Our team at the CLEAR Center was awarded a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to explore how early-life intervention strategies in beef cattle can reduce lifetime methane emissions and support a more sustainable livestock sector. 1/
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Research with real-world impact ‼️
Our team at the CLEAR Center was awarded a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to explore how early-life intervention strategies in beef cattle can reduce lifetime methane emissions and support a more sustainable livestock sector. 1/
Our team at the CLEAR Center was awarded a grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to explore how early-life intervention strategies in beef cattle can reduce lifetime methane emissions and support a more sustainable livestock sector. 1/
From labs to lives... Federal funding is crucial to finding real-world solutions that improve the lives of people, animals and the environment.
Federal research cuts are putting UC Davis innovation at risk; from disease-resistant crops to therapies for ALS and Alzheimer’s. Canceled grants threaten decades of progress in health, food, and climate science. https://ucdav.is/47rTxGU
#FromLabsToLives
#FromLabsToLives
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
From labs to lives... Federal funding is crucial to finding real-world solutions that improve the lives of people, animals and the environment.
Thanks to $5M FDA grant, UC Davis launched Intentional Genomic Alteration Innovation Center – advancing safe & effective use of gene editing in livestock.
When we invest in science, we invest in healthier animals, stronger farms & sustainable food system.
#UCDavis #FromLabstoLives #SpeakUp4Science
When we invest in science, we invest in healthier animals, stronger farms & sustainable food system.
#UCDavis #FromLabstoLives #SpeakUp4Science
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Thanks to $5M FDA grant, UC Davis launched Intentional Genomic Alteration Innovation Center – advancing safe & effective use of gene editing in livestock.
When we invest in science, we invest in healthier animals, stronger farms & sustainable food system.
#UCDavis #FromLabstoLives #SpeakUp4Science
When we invest in science, we invest in healthier animals, stronger farms & sustainable food system.
#UCDavis #FromLabstoLives #SpeakUp4Science
Yesterday we shared a podcast showcasing how farmers & ranchers drive sustainability, innovation & feed the nation. 🗣️
Brandon Lee, a pig farmer on Hawaii's Big Island, uses rotational grazing to keep land & animals healthy. Say it, see it – when we talk about ag, we show it. 🌺 🐖
Brandon Lee, a pig farmer on Hawaii's Big Island, uses rotational grazing to keep land & animals healthy. Say it, see it – when we talk about ag, we show it. 🌺 🐖
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Yesterday we shared a podcast showcasing how farmers & ranchers drive sustainability, innovation & feed the nation. 🗣️
Brandon Lee, a pig farmer on Hawaii's Big Island, uses rotational grazing to keep land & animals healthy. Say it, see it – when we talk about ag, we show it. 🌺 🐖
Brandon Lee, a pig farmer on Hawaii's Big Island, uses rotational grazing to keep land & animals healthy. Say it, see it – when we talk about ag, we show it. 🌺 🐖
Our Senior Content Writer & Media Strategist joins the Sorting Pen! 🚨
"Farmers and ranchers are everything. They're everything to the work we do and stories we tell, and that's our goal with the research, to have real-world impact."
Listen now. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/3c9r...
"Farmers and ranchers are everything. They're everything to the work we do and stories we tell, and that's our goal with the research, to have real-world impact."
Listen now. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/3c9r...
S5 E21: Sorting through agriculture's stories, the work of the UC Davis CLEAR Center, learning Gen-Z slang and more with Tracy Sellers
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October 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Our Senior Content Writer & Media Strategist joins the Sorting Pen! 🚨
"Farmers and ranchers are everything. They're everything to the work we do and stories we tell, and that's our goal with the research, to have real-world impact."
Listen now. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/3c9r...
"Farmers and ranchers are everything. They're everything to the work we do and stories we tell, and that's our goal with the research, to have real-world impact."
Listen now. 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/3c9r...
There's something special about seeing agriculture celebrated under the lights. If you haven't had eyes on it yet, we shared an excellent recap of the Salute to Ag Football Game that brought our whole community together. Catch all the highlights. 👇
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clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
Salute to Ag: Aggies Celebrate Their Heritage on and off the field
For the second year in a row, the UC Davis CLEAR Center proudly sponsored the Salute to Ag football game — a unique opportunity not just to celebrate agriculture, but to help agricultural organization...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
There's something special about seeing agriculture celebrated under the lights. If you haven't had eyes on it yet, we shared an excellent recap of the Salute to Ag Football Game that brought our whole community together. Catch all the highlights. 👇
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
Great seeing our community come together to celebrate farmers, ranchers & ag! Showing up matters. Not just at events, but in sharing the stories behind our food.
High-energy recap of Salute to Ag Football Game + special appearances! 🎬 🌾
Read the recap: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
High-energy recap of Salute to Ag Football Game + special appearances! 🎬 🌾
Read the recap: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
October 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Great seeing our community come together to celebrate farmers, ranchers & ag! Showing up matters. Not just at events, but in sharing the stories behind our food.
High-energy recap of Salute to Ag Football Game + special appearances! 🎬 🌾
Read the recap: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
High-energy recap of Salute to Ag Football Game + special appearances! 🎬 🌾
Read the recap: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/salute-...
Methane isn't just a challenge in animal agriculture, it's an opportunity. 🚨
New episode on CLEAR Conversations with Dr. Frank Mitloehner explores its climate impact, how we measure it the right way, and how farmers are part of the climate solution. 🎙️
Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
New episode on CLEAR Conversations with Dr. Frank Mitloehner explores its climate impact, how we measure it the right way, and how farmers are part of the climate solution. 🎙️
Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
October 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Methane isn't just a challenge in animal agriculture, it's an opportunity. 🚨
New episode on CLEAR Conversations with Dr. Frank Mitloehner explores its climate impact, how we measure it the right way, and how farmers are part of the climate solution. 🎙️
Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
New episode on CLEAR Conversations with Dr. Frank Mitloehner explores its climate impact, how we measure it the right way, and how farmers are part of the climate solution. 🎙️
Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
New paper!📝
Research by PhD student, Jane, shows L-glutamate & aspartate aren't just "non-essential" – they support gut health, reduce diarrhea & boost piglet well-being. Her work could help swine industry improve health & sustainability.🐷
Pilot study: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Research by PhD student, Jane, shows L-glutamate & aspartate aren't just "non-essential" – they support gut health, reduce diarrhea & boost piglet well-being. Her work could help swine industry improve health & sustainability.🐷
Pilot study: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
October 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
New paper!📝
Research by PhD student, Jane, shows L-glutamate & aspartate aren't just "non-essential" – they support gut health, reduce diarrhea & boost piglet well-being. Her work could help swine industry improve health & sustainability.🐷
Pilot study: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Research by PhD student, Jane, shows L-glutamate & aspartate aren't just "non-essential" – they support gut health, reduce diarrhea & boost piglet well-being. Her work could help swine industry improve health & sustainability.🐷
Pilot study: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Happy #PorkMonth! Biosecurity is the first line of defense that keeps pigs healthy, prevents costly losses, and helps farms stay financially viable. At UC Davis, barn managers, students and visitors take it seriously – it's a culture that protects both animals and farmers. 🐖
October 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Happy #PorkMonth! Biosecurity is the first line of defense that keeps pigs healthy, prevents costly losses, and helps farms stay financially viable. At UC Davis, barn managers, students and visitors take it seriously – it's a culture that protects both animals and farmers. 🐖