Reducing methane with efficient feeding

Ruminants contribute significantly to the total methane output. Factors driving emission intensity levels are found in the way we feed the animals. “By improving the digestibility of diets, a further increase can be stopped”, says researcher Theun Vellinga. By Emmy Koeleman The demand for bovine meat, mutton and milk is forecasted to grow at a rate of 1.2 %, 1.5 % and 1.1%, respectively, during the period 2006-2050. At the same time, the production of animal protein comes with t