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Beef Carbon Footprint

Beef Carbon Footprint (PDF)

Summary

  • A fully integrated, science-led approach to quantifying carbon footprint.

Methane: The main farm greenhouse gas.

  • Enteric Methane: 59%
  • Manure Management: 13%
  • Fertilizer Application: 11%
  • Fertilizer Production: 8%
  • Other: 9%


Enteric Methane Emissions

Enteric Methane Emissions (PDF)

Summary

  • Enteric Methane Emssions are gas produced as a by-product during feed digestion.
  • Diet, animal genetics, maturity and rumen microbiome are factors which influence enteric methane emissions.


Methane Measurement at Pasture

Methane Measurement at Pasture (PDF)

Summary

  • Highly variable daily average methane output.


Measuring Enteric Methane Emissions with the GreenFeed Systems

Measuring Enteric Methane Emissions with the GreenFeed Systems (PDF)

Summary

  • GreenFeed system measures enteric methane emissions emitted by animals.
  • Methane, Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen measured.


Rumen Microbiome and Enteric Methane Emissions

 

Rumen Microbiome and Enteric Methane Emissions (PDF)

Summary

  • Rumen microbiome is a key contributor to enteric methane emissions.
  • Multiple microbial based strategies currently under investigation.


Carbon Farming on Grassland Farms

Carbon Farming on Grassland Farms (PDF)

Summary

  • Choose actions that you can undertake and implement.
  • Sign up for the Teagasc SignPost Advisory Programme.


MSS and Enteric Methane

MSS and Enteric Methane (PDF)

Summary

  • No difference in feed intake, methane emissions or growth performance between PRG-WC and MSS.
  • Research underway to investigate the biochemical composition of both swards.


Genetic Improvement Research

Genetic Improvement Research (PDF)

Summary

  • Global-leading initiatives have further consolidated the high sustainability of Irish beef to meet our ambitious emission targets using a science-led approach.


Reducing Enteric Methane with Natural Feed Additives

Reducing Enteric Methane with Natural Feed Additives (PDF)

Summary

  • Brown seaweeds did not consistently reduce methane emissions.
  • Some potential for novel seaweed ‘extracts’.
  • Refined oils from oilseeds and rapeseed cake can successfully reduce methane emissions.


Reducing Enteric Methane with Synthetic Feed Additives (3NOP)

Reducing Enteric Methane with Synthetic Feed Additives (PDF)

Summary

  • Bovaer reduced methane emissions by 30%.
  • No negative effects on animal production performance.
  • Optimum results when fed in TMR.
  • Research ongoing to optimise slow release formulation for pasture based systems.
  • Not suitable for pelleted rations.


Reducing Enteric Methane with Oxidising Methane Inhibitors

Reducing Enteric Methane with Oxidising Methane Inhibitors (PDF)

Summary

  • CaO2 can reduce methane by up to 29%.
  • No effects on animal performance.
  • Research is ongoing to optimise inclusion rates and develop slow release technology.