Cows on the Planet

Livestock and global food security

Episode Summary

Join Dr. Gbola Adegosan of the University of Florida as he discusses his work with the Gates Foundation to improve the health of children and women in low-income countries by supplementation with animal proteins.

Episode Notes

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