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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 12h

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...

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 6d

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...

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 7d

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. 🐖

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 8d

From the football field to global conversations, Dr. Frank Mitloehner joined FAO's Global Livestock Sustainability Conference in Rome, where he reconnected with friends from his time as first chairman of LEAP Partnership & exchanged ideas with peers advancing sustainable livestock production. 🌍 🐄

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow is the Salute to Ag Football Game and we can’t wait for you to be part of it! 🏈🌱

Come out to cheer on Team Aggie, celebrate UC Davis’ ag roots, and see how agriculture continues to fuel our communities, our traditions and our food future.

Let’s go Aggies! 🗣️🗣️🗣️

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 14d

Every legacy has its roots & at UC Davis, those roots run deep. Excited to share second ep. of CLEAR Conversations with strong ties to upcoming Salute to Ag Football Game. It's more than just football, it's honoring ag, the people who make it possible & the pride that brings us all together. 🌱 🎙️

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 15d

Hear Dr. Frank Mitloehner's take on sustainability in our newly launched podcast, CLEAR conversations. 🌎 🎙️

Full podcast 👉 clear.ucdavis.edu/news/talking...

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 16d

We welcomed 58 new calves to the UC Davis feedlot today! These beef cattle are part of a study looking at early-life intervention strategies aimed at reducing methane. Our team was up bright and early transporting, unloading, weighing, and tagging each calf. 💛🐂

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 19d

One week until the Salute to Ag Football Game at the University of California, Davis! It's going to be a great day honoring the grit, drive, and heart of agriculture. 🌱

🗓️ Saturday, September 27
📍 UC Davis Health Stadium

Thank you UC Davis Athletics for your partnership! 🤝

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 20d

Farming. Food. Sustainability. 🌎

These aren't just buzzwords – they're the future of how we produce & enjoy what's on our plates. CLEAR Conversations breaks down science, stories & solutions shaping ag.

Listen to full ep. ft. Dr. Frank Mitloehner!

▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXOI...

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 21d

Our new podcast, "CLEAR Conversations" out now! 🎙️

Each ep. turns complex science into digestible conversations about livestock sustainability & explores how our food is produced.

Up first – Dr. Frank Mitloehner & Tracy Sellers on farming, food and sustainability.

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Talking Farming, Food and Sustainability: A New Podcast from the CLEAR Center

The way food is produced touches everyone, yet most of us are far removed from the farms and ranches where it all begins. That’s the driving idea behind a new podcast from the UC Davis CLEAR Center. C...

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 23d

Not all water is the same. On dairy farms, green, blue & gray water each serve a purpose.👇

🟩 Rainwater held in soil
🟦 Freshwater drawn from rivers, lakes or wells
⬜ Recycled wastewater

Farmers & researchers are working together to make every drop count for sustainable animal agriculture.

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 26d

We're just two weeks away from the Salute to Ag Football Game at @ucdavis.bsky.social!

🗓️ Saturday, September 27
📍 UC Davis Health Stadium

Discounted tickets available. Just use CLEAR at checkout to save. Thank you UC Davis Athletics for your partnership! 🤝

🎟️: www.gofevo.com/event/Agday2

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 29d

By managing each type efficiently, California dairies have cut water use by 90 percent in 60 years.

It’s a powerful example of how science and stewardship can work together to secure our natural resources while feeding the world. 🌍 💧

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Reduced, Reused, Recycled—How Water is Managed on Western U.S. Dairies

How do California dairy farms manage their water to make the most of this precious resource during these years of drought and keep their cattle healthy and productive?

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · 29d

Farmers and researchers are working together to improve sustainability in animal agriculture. 🤝

Understanding the three types of water is key:

🌱 Green water is rainwater held in soil

🚰 Blue water is from streams, lakes & groundwater

♻️ Gray water is recycled water

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 8

DYK❓Western U.S. dairy farmers are managing 3⃣ types of water to improve sustainability on farm. 🐄

🟩 Green – rainwater held in soil
🟦 Blue – surface or groundwater
⬜️ Gray – recycled wastewater

Optimizing each type essential for future of ag. 👇

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Reduced, Reused, Recycled—How Water is Managed on Western U.S. Dairies

How do California dairy farms manage their water to make the most of this precious resource during these years of drought and keep their cattle healthy and productive?

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us on September 27th as we cheer on both the game and the people who keep agriculture thriving every single day. Discounted tickets available using promo code, CLEAR at checkout. 🎟 2/2

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A Salute to Ag, Under the Lights

On September 27, 2025, the CLEAR Center is thrilled to once again sponsor the UC Davis Salute to Ag Football Game, a one-of-a-kind celebration of agriculture and athletics!

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 5

Cheering for the game and the people behind agriculture! 🏈 🐄

We're proud to team up with UC Davis Athletics once again to sponsor this year's Salute to Ag Football Game! Excited to stand behind the grit, determination and heart of agriculture for the second year in a row. ✨ 1/

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 4

Full explainer video on YouTube. 👇 3/3

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Is Gene Editing the Future of Farming?

YouTube video by CLEAR Center at UC Davis

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 4

In livestock, this means we can:

🔶 Make animals more resistant to disease

🔶 Improve animal health and welfare

🔶 Support sustainable farming

It's absolutely science in action – using precision to protect animals, farmers and our food system. 2/

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 4

What is CRISPR-Cas9 and why does it matter in livestock❓

CRISPR Cas-9 is a precision gene-editing tool that acts like molecular scissors. Scientists can cut, remove, or replace specific genes in DNA with incredible accuracy. ✂️ 🧬 1/

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 3

This is science in action – bridging molecular biology, agriculture and sustainability to strengthen global food security. As leaders in livestock innovation, we see this not just as a win for pork producers, but as a glimpse into the future of agriculture. 3/3

UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 3

Researchers are using CRISPR to precisely edit the pig genome, removing the CD163 protein required for infection by Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The outcome: pigs inherently resistant to a virus that has caused significant financial loss in the pork industry. 🧬 2/

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 3

CRISPR isn't just transforming human medicine, but it's also reshaping animal agriculture. 🗣️ 1/

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Using CRISPR Gene Editing to Combat PRRS Virus in Pigs

For over three decades, pork producers worldwide have grappled with the relentless threat of PRRS—a virus that not only harms pig health and welfare but also disrupts pork production, strains sustaina...

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UC Davis CLEAR Center @ucdavisclear.bsky.social · Sep 2

A small and safe genetic change with the potential to transform the future of sustainable pork production.

Read more about using CRISPR gene editing to combat PRRS virus in pigs from one of UC Davis CLEAR Center's newest explainer. 👇

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Using CRISPR Gene Editing to Combat PRRS Virus in Pigs

For over three decades, pork producers worldwide have grappled with the relentless threat of PRRS—a virus that not only harms pig health and welfare but also disrupts pork production, strains sustaina...

clear.ucdavis.edu

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