Improved Cattle Feed
Below is all the information about the project: Improved Cattle Feed
Project Drawdown’s Improved Cattle Feed solution focuses on modifying cattle diets to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that accounts for 27% of anthropogenic methane emissions. By replacing conventional low-digestible feeds with high-quality forages like legumes, and supplementing diets with feeds such as maize or soy, this approach can enhance digestion and reduce methane production. Feed additives that impact the animal’s stomach microbiome can further cut methane emissions by up to 30%. The effectiveness of these strategies will depend on production systems, costs, market availability, and social acceptance. Implementing improved cattle feed could also lead to better food security and increased productivity.
Impact:
Improving cattle feed can reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 4.42-15.05 gigatons by 2050. This analysis factors in regional and farming system limitations in ingredient availability and feed utilization.
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