About Klopatek Livestock Solutions

Connecting Empirical Science with Practical Decision-Making

Klopatek Livestock Solutions (KLS) is an independent scientific consultancy providing whole-system environmental and animal performance evaluations, niche marketing and program development, life cycle evaluation, and strategic communications for agricultural enterprises, financial institutions, and producers.

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Transforming Complex Agricultural Science into Strategic Action

Holistic Scientific Evaluations

Evaluating animal health, whole-system environmental impacts, and live production trade-offs with empirical rigor.

Program Development and Niche Marketing

Creating empirical sustainability frameworks and targeted marketing strategies that turn verified ecological outcomes into premium market positioning.

Defensible Strategy & Communications

Translating complex technical data into accessible, defensible roadmaps for executives, lenders, and frontline producers.

Founder & Principal Scientist

Dr. Sarah C. Klopatek

Dr. Sarah C. Klopatek is a livestock scientist and strategic communicator dedicated to connecting empirical data with practical decision-making. Through Klopatek Livestock Solutions (KLS), she conducts comprehensive evaluations of animal health, productivity, and whole-system environmental footprint.

Previously, Dr. Klopatek served as the Global Chief Livestock Scientist for JBS, leading multi-species systems research, LCA modeling, supply chain risk management, and regenerative frameworks across North America, Europe, Brazil, and Australia while chairing the Global Livestock Research and Innovation Committee.

Academic Background:
• Ph.D. in Animal Biology, UC Davis
• M.S. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University
• B.S. in Animal Science, University of Arizona
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Dr. Sarah C. Klopatek

Core Capabilities & Scope

  • 1
    Empirical Science & Publications Published researcher specializing in ruminant nutrition, live production dynamics, and peer-reviewed agroecological research.
  • 2
    Corporate Leadership Former Global Chief Livestock Scientist at JBS; founding Chair of Global Livestock Research & Innovation across North America, Europe, Brazil, and Australia.
  • 3
    Supply Chain Decarbonization & LCA Leading enterprise Scope 3 emissions accounting, life cycle assessments, land use change modeling, and SBTi-aligned Net Zero roadmaps.
  • 4
    Strategic Science Communications Translating technical research into clear, defensible narratives for executive suites, financial institutions, policy groups, and producers.
Academic Rigor & Cross-Communication

Bridging Commercial Agribusiness with Academic Research

Academic Appointments

Bridging cutting-edge university research with live field applications and commercial supply chains.

University of Wisconsin–Madison Honorary Faculty, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Colorado State University Adjunct Professor, Department of Animal Sciences

International Governance

Shaping global benchmarking metrics, environmental guidelines, and cross-sector alignment.

FAO LEAP Partnership Steering Committee Member for Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance
Global Thought Leadership Published academic researcher, international keynote speaker, and cross-sector communicator
Industry Alignment

Technical Working Groups & Coalitions

Meat Institute Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) FAO LEAP
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Ready to Anchor Your Livestock Strategy in Peer-Reviewed Science?

Whether you require Scope 3 emissions modeling, supply chain sustainability roadmaps, or strategic executive communications, let’s connect.