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 Important conference on the role of meat in society Global scientists and experts gathered at Colorado State University (CSU) to present and discuss the current state of research and application for critical topics associated with the role of meat and livestock in society. The event was an important networking and learning opportunity for the Canadian beef industry. Canada Beef’s Director of Health and Nutrition, Karine Rekunyk, was there to represent Canada Beef alongside 200 attendees from countries around the world. The conference featured an all-star line-up of academics, government officials, and lead authors of several influential policy documents and cutting-edge research. This year’s Summit, organized by an international committee, builds on the 2022 meeting in Dublin, which produced the influential Dublin Declaration of Scientists. Over two days, participants reviewed developments since the 2022 International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat in Dublin, focusing on how evolving research and knowledge are reshaping global perspectives on the role of animal-source foods in sustainable diets. The Summit examined the new research relating to three key pillars: Health and Nutrition: addressing the challenge of malnutrition across low and high-income populations, with a focus on the role of animal-source foods in supporting balanced and healthy dietary patterns. Societal Considerations: examining technological innovations, including advancements in animal welfare, genetic improvement, and sustainable production practices, alongside discussions about food security, policy, and consumer communication. Ecology and the Environment: evaluating livestock’s impact on ecosystems through improved soil health, biodiversity, and carbon management while exploring sustainable grazing and environmental stewardship strategies. The event concluded with a proposal for the Denver Call for Action. This proposal is being developed to support country specific as well as global efforts toward fostering a robust scientific dialogue and creative thinking around the future of livestock and meat production. Key insights from the Summit, in the form of a series of peer-reviewed articles, will be featured in the January 2025 edition of Animal Frontiers. Back to main page KARINE REKUNYK Director, Health and Nutrition

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