Researchers have been testing a novel type of cattle feed that could help reduce methane emissions.
The team from the University of Florida have looked at a potential dairy cattle supplementary feed made of flaxseed and pea protein to reduce methane. When cows’ stomachs make methane, they lose valuable energy that could otherwise be used to make milk or meat.
Boosting milk, cutting methane
So by feeding them in a way that reduces methane output, the researchers hoped to help the cow produce more milk while also chasing climate goals.
Lead researcher Antonio Faciola, Professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences, said: “It’s a win-win situation. Every time we reduce the methane, we keep that energy in the cow’s body.”
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