14 Tips to cut ammonia emissions in dairy cattle

The reduction of emissions from animal production is becoming increasingly more important. Here are 14 tips for dairy production gathered by the author from experts. Reduce the crude protein in the ration. In an average ration, dairy farmers feed 16 to 16.5% crude protein, which can be reduced further. Coordinate protein and energy in the ration (four times more rumen energy than rumen protein is optimal). This yields the highest nitrogen efficiency and the lowest nitrogen emissions. Offer fe