Washington State University

Adjunct Professor, Animal Sciences

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About

JUDE L. CAPPER, Ph.D. is a self-employed Sustainability Consultant and an Adjunct Professor of Animal Sciences in the Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University.

Jude's current research and outreach work focuses on modeling the environmental impact of livestock production systems, specifically dairy and beef. Her principal professional goal is to communicate the importance of livestock industry sustainability and the factors affecting sustainability to enhance the knowledge and understanding of stakeholders within food production from the rancher and farmer through to the retailer, policy-maker and consumer. To this end, in 2011, Jude presented 35 invited presentations at national and international conferences (New Zealand, Canada, Norway, Ireland, Italy, UK).

Current research projects include comparisons of historical and modern production practices in dairy and beef industries; and the effect of technology use and management practices upon environmental impact. Jude has an active social media presence and spends a considerable amount of time de-bunking some of the more commonly-heard myths relating to resource use and the environmental impact of livestock production.

Specialties
Food system sustainability
Environmental impact of animal production
Dairy and beef nutrition
Industry and stakeholder communications
Lipid metabolism