Peter Ballerstedt

On July 8th my colleagues and I discussed “The Essential Societal Role of Livestock, Today and Tomorrow” for the Livestock Symposium at the 2025 Meeting of the American & Canadian Societies of Animal Science in Hollywood, FL. The presentations were recorded and videos are now available.

Scientists warn ‘carbon tunnel vision’ risks misguided climate policies on livestock beefcentral.com/news/scientist…

Who else will be in Madison next week? @CritterChatter 🇺🇸#AnimalScience🇨🇦

Physical and biological reality places constraints on what policy can accomplish, regardless of how compelling the prevailing narrative becomes.

I learned Liebig’s Law of the Minimum while studying soil fertility more than forty years ago. I didn’t realize then that one day I’d use it to think about human health. ruminati.substack.com/p/liebigs-barr…

Pastoralism is more than a livelihood, it is a bridge between the past and the future. In this video, pastoralists reflect on growing up in herding families and what inspired them to choose this path. Watch, share and join #IYRP2026 ⬇️ fao.org/rangelands-pas…

CDC Adult Obesity Prevalence Map - cdc.gov/obesity/data-a… CDC PLACES Interactive Map (county level data on metabolic disease) - experience.arcgis.com/experience/22c…

If you're attending the @agagents meeting in Denver, I'm representing @TheSMHP. Stop by and let's talk... #Extension #MetabolicHealth #Nutrition

@walterkirn Paul Ehrlich

What is the most inaccurate expert prediction about the future that you know of? Collecting them for a project.

Heading to Denver tomorrow for the 2026 National Association of County Agricultural Agents' Annual Meeting & Professional Improvement Conference. I'll be representing the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. Building Bridges for Metabolic Health. @agagents @TheSMHP #Extension ruminati.substack.com/p/the-next-gre…

Congratulations to you both!

@sakie339: "Vegetarian-only mid-day meals are state-sponsored discrimination" Caste and corporate interests now shape what children eat in schools, but soy and paneer cannot replace eggs. frontline.thehindu.com/interviews/mid…

Set your notification for the premiere event you won't want to miss: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙚 global premiere on YouTube-- July 17th at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern. The documentary explores cholesterol, heart disease, metabolic health, ketogenic nutrition, patient stories, and the research questions behind one of the most debated conversations in medicine today. During the premiere, we’ll host a live chat with members of the cast and featured experts from the film including: Dave Feldman, engineer and citizen scientist; Dr. Arthur Agatston, founder of the Coronary Calcium Score; Dr. Georgia Ede, Nutritional Psychiatrist and author of "Change Your Diet Change Your Mind"; Dr. Jen Unwin, Psychologist and author of "Fork in the Road"; Lauren Kennedy West, who reversed schizo-affective disorder with a ketogenic diet; Dr. Nick Norwitz, metabolic health educator; Matthew Baszucki, who reversed bipolar with a ketogenic diet; Dr. Bret Scher, Medical Director at Metabolic Mind; Robyn Dobbins, who reversed bipolar with a ketogenic diet; Jennifer Isenhart, writer and director of The Cholesterol Code; Pam Devine and Doug Reynolds, founders of Low Carb USA; and Dr. Eric Rodgers, who reversed severe depression with a ketogenic diet. Bring your curiosity and your questions as the live chat will take place only during the premiere of the film! We hope to see you in the chat! #TheCholesterolCode #YouTubePremiere #MetabolicHealth #HeartHealth #DocumentaryFilm @realdavefeldman @bschermd @GeorgiaEdeMD @lowcarbusa @matthewbaszucki @metabolic_mind @nicknorwitz @robynrdobbins @SBakerMD

"whole eggs were the largest contributor to choline intake (17-22%) [...] For older adults with low caloric intake or following plant-based diets, particularly vegans, prioritizing choline-dense foods or considering supplementation may be necessary" pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13…

@KetoSimple 🤠Ruminati Points awarded!!

@GrassBased Heh "Take me to your freezer!"

A new month, a new page on the office calendar...

Happy Birthday @ProfTimNoakes!! 🎉 We're counting down to a special celebration! To celebrate Prof Tim Noakes' birthday on 2 July, the World Nutrition Summit 2026 is offering a ONE-DAY-ONLY Flash Sale! 📅 2 July 2026 ONLY 🎟 30% OFF all In-Person Tickets 💻 50% OFF all Virtual Tickets Join me and an incredible lineup of speakers at World Nutrition Summit 2026 as we explore the latest science and conversations shaping the future of nutrition and metabolic health. Secure your ticket on 2 July: quicket.co.za/events/361582-… #WNS2026 #WorldNutritionSummit #ProfTimNoakes #TheNoakesFoundation #NutritionNetwork #FlashSale #EvidenceBasedNutrition

🌱🌍 Rangelands cover around half of the world’s land, offering great potential for sustainable food production. Discover more in @FAO's latest interview in celebration of the #IYRP2026👉 bit.ly/4ghyBaD