Episode 1492 • • 1:05:34 - 1:11:55
1492: Upcycling Ruminants
Ruminant Animals, Upcycling Grass into Protein
Professor Don Layman explains the biological importance of ruminant animals like cattle, sheep, and goats in the food system. These animals "upcycle" inedible grasses from marginal lands into high-quality essential amino acids through the bacteria in their stomachs. The process converts 60 grams of plant protein into 100 grams of balanced animal protein, a feat impossible for other animals or synthetic alternatives.