Nutritional Strategies to Control Enteric Methane Production of Ruminants
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 32817
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable farming; nutrient recycling; animal nutrition; climate change; animal welfare; nutritional; management strategies; greenhouse gas emissions; mitigate
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Interests: energy metabolism; rumen fermentation; methane
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Dear Colleagues,
Ruminants are one of the main sources of animal protein (milk and meat) in the world; their diet is based mainly on grass forage. However, conventionally ruminant production systems draw heavily on natural resources and, if not sustainably managed, can contribute to the degradation and environmental pollution of detrimental ecosystems, mainly through methane emissions. Currently, numerous abatement measures are available to mitigate enteric methane emission. Improving feed quality is expected to reduce enteric methane production per unit of milk or meat produced. Improving feed quality can be achieved through improved grassland management, improved pasture species, and the use of locally available supplements. In addition, the use of local resources can reduce pressure on natural resources and competition for grains and cereals. Therefore, there is an urgent need to increase food production and to reach environmental objectives while preserving the health of our ecosystems.
Dr. Francisco Javier Solorio-Sánchez
Dr. Juan Carlos Ku-Vera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- mitigation
- low carbon
- ecosystem restoration
- ruminant
- feed and forages
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