Cattle, Conspiracy, & Kansas Heat: Episode 84

Cattle, Conspiracy, & Kansas Heat: Episode 84

Heat index crisis. 10,000 cattle dead. A lot of questions. Claims of conspiracy. Disgust. Physical exhaustion. Emotionally drained. All of these describe what happened in early June in southwest Kansas. DVM Tera Barnhardt explains how cattle overheated in a rare event in Kansas. This veterinarian offers the “boots on the ground” perspective on what happened…

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Are your hands a food safety risk? Episode 28

Did you know that only 8% of males wash their hands after using the restroom? And those people might have picked up or touched the apple you just bought? Hygiene is important – both on your hands and in your kitchen. It’s a greater concern than the chemicals many worry about. Meat scientist Jennie Hodgen loves to talk about bacteria, meat cuts, cleaning produce, and keeping your food safe. “The food you’re getting has gone through quite a bit of rigor from a food safety stand point.” She helps us remember that food safety done well is invisible.

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Is it safe and environmentally acceptable to eat meat?

What food safety should you practice at home? In this episode of Food Bullying, we talk to a meat scientist, Jennie Hodgen. She spills the beans all about meat science and enlightens listeners about some scientific issues that people have some wrong perceptions on. Jennie is a mom, scientist, cattle raiser, and  lifelong learner. When…

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How do I know if my meat is safe?

Simplify your grocery shopping and choose meat with confidence after watching Jennie Hodgen, a meat scientist, mom and farmer share her expertise. She even tells you how to find out where your meat comes from!

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