methane

Moredun Research Institue has identified animal health as key area of focus which could help the industry in reducing methane production from ruminant livestock

Dr Emma Gregson, environment manager at Dairy UK, discusses the importance of taking action to reduce methane emissions

Prof Magowan from British Society of Animal Science said the push back from society has highlighted the need for the supply chain to be on the front foot of communication, with the fact that approved feed additives have passed thorough safety testing and are needed to maximise the reduction in the carbon foot print of meat and milk

The row over methane inhibitor Bovaer, last week's NFUS farmer rally and FG's campaign to Save Britain's Family Farms were all on the agenda this week from Farmers Guardian's Head of News and Business Alex Black

The Food Standards Agency confirmed said milk from cows given Bovaer as a feed additive to reduce methane emissions was safe to drink and had undergone rigorous testing

The Dutch company, dsm-firmenich has released a statement, emphasising that Bovaer is an 'important scientific innovation in the fight against climate change'

It is after some smaller dairies and farmers have publicly distanced themselves from the new project following safety concerns raised by members of the public

Arla will work alongside retail partners Morrisons and Aldi, and with Tesco on its new Future Dairy Partnership initiative, to highlight how feed additives can be introduced to normal feeding routines

UK scientists lead research in methane reduction vaccine for cattle

Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than thought - but conversion to biogas could reduce emissions and save more than £400m a year in fuel costs