Science can develop, and has developed, tools to protect animals and the environment, but it cannot force society to use them, or even trust them. More than scientific advancements are needed to secure a sustainable livestock future.

A collaborative effort involving diverse stakeholders is needed to achieve a future that mitigates the environmental impacts of livestock and adapts livestock to the increased heat, drought, flood, and disease threats of a changing climate. It will require building a common knowledge base among meat and dairy stakeholders and a greater understanding of each others’ perspectives.

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