What would happen if all the cows were suddenly gone?
Documentary examines the role of cattle in our world and the potential consequences of their removal
Help us share the science and stories of World Without Cows at the dynamic and globally influential South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival and conference!
We have submitted a proposal to the SXSW PanelPicker to host a 2025 panel discussion on cows and climate:
“Are We Better Off in a World Without Cows?”
There are 1.5 billion cows in the world — one cow for every five people on this planet. Cows are a significant source of nutrition for people all over the world — and the single largest agricultural source of methane. From news stories to oat beverage commercials, some seem to think we no longer need cows. But what would happen if we removed them? Our expert panel will discuss the cultural and economic significance of cows, their role in nourishing the world and their impact on the environment, as they attempt to answer a simple question, “Are we better off in a world without cows?”
PanelPicker allows the community to vote for the panels they want to see at SXSW in 2025.
Your vote can help make it happen! Anytime between Aug. 6–18, just sign up for an SXSW account at https://id.sxsw.com/. Once you have an account, visit panelpicker.sxsw.com and use the “arrow up” and “arrow down” keys to vote on the options presented. Click here to go directly to our proposal.
Public voting accounts for about 30% of the decision-making process, and feedback from the SXSW advisory board and staff accounts 40% and 30%, respectively.
Please like and share social media posts and ask your friends and family to vote for our panel so we can share this exciting story with even more people!
World Without Cows is an exciting journey of discovery that sent two filmmakers around the world to answer one simple question: Are we better off in a world without cows? Through interviews with food producers, economists, nutritionists, professors and other experts in agriculture and environmental science, this documentary explores the true impact of cattle on our world through three core themes:
World Without Cows challenges the prevailing narrative and aims to spark an important conversation about the role of cattle in our world, inviting viewers to consider the consequences of suddenly removing cattle from the planet.
The documentary is now in the final stages of production and we have entered the activation phase, which is designed to build awareness about the film and, ultimately, help secure its distribution on streaming platforms or networks. Click here to get a sneak peek at the documentary.
World Without Cows is a Planet of Plenty® production. Working Together for a Planet of Plenty was launched in 2019 by Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, a global animal nutrition company. Planet of Plenty is a call for collaboration across industries and geographies to create and embrace science-based solutions that help agriculture provide nutrition for all, revitalize rural communities and replenish the planet’s natural resources.
Documentary examines the role of cattle in our world and the potential consequences of their removal
Filmmakers Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth share a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our upcoming documentary
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