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Dr. Troy Rowan: Genetic Selection for More Efficient Cows | Ep. 206

Season 3 | Episode 206
35m | Nov 4, 2026

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Troy Rowan, Assistant Professor of beef cattle genomics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, discusses cow efficiency, forage use, mature cow size, lactation, and new technologies for measuring grazing behavior and metabolism. He explains why efficiency should be evaluated at the system level and how research, extension, and producer feedback can help turn new tools into practical decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!


"Cow efficiency should reflect saleable production per unit of available forage, creating a system-level measure that accounts for resources, reproduction, health, and productivity."


Meet the guest: Dr. Troy Rowan is an Assistant Professor of beef cattle genomics at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, he has focused his research on cattle genetics, cow efficiency, forage utilization, metabolism, and technologies for measuring grazing cattle. His work supports practical genetic selection suited to production environments. Hear Dr. Troy Rowan on The Beef Podcast, available on all major platforms!


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What you will learn:

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (01:48) Introduction
  • (05:19) Defining cow efficiency
  • (09:12) Cow size and environment
  • (11:33) Genetic selection tools
  • (17:08) Measuring forage intake
  • (21:00) Testing new technology
  • (27:44) Final questions


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