Feed Additives for Methane Mitigation: Recommended Reading and Forthcoming Technical Guidelines in the Journal of Dairy Science
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Over decades, a huge body of research has shown that some feed additives—such as 3-nitrooxypropanol (3-NOP)—are effective at reducing methane, the greenhouse gas that makes up most of dairy’s environmental footprint, without negatively affecting cow health, milk production, or dairy product safety.
But actual implementation of these additives on farms—and consumer awareness around their safety—are both still at the starting line.
In a special issue of the #JournalofDairyScience (coming January 2025!), a global team of researchers representing 46 institutions across 23 countries share articles detailing the latest technical recommendations to help scientists, dairy professionals, product developers, producers, and consumers fill the gaps in our knowledge and build trust around feed additives, including?
?? Approval: How are feed additives meeting the rigorous food and animal safety regulations required for authorization and use?
??Mode of action: How do these additives work, and how are they metabolized by the animal to not leave traces in milk?
??Effectiveness: How well do these additives reduce methane, what are the best ways to test them, and how can we identify new promising options? ?
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??? Modeling and accounting: What methane-reduction potential can feed additives have at scale, and what are their effects under changing real-world conditions?
“3-NOP is currently recognized as one of the most effective antimethanogenic feed additives due to its targeted mode of action,” clarified Alejandro Belanche Gracia , PhD, and Emilio Ungerfeld , PhD, lead investigators in the special issue article devoted to the mode of action for additives. “We fully understand how [3-NOP] works to stop a main enzyme that produces methane in ruminants, as well as the additive degradation in the rumen and the fate of the resulting metabolites.”
“Farmers are under increasing pressure to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions while upholding the highest standards of animal care and food safety,” explained Juan Tricarico , PhD, lead author of the special issue article detailing regulatory requirements for additives. “To meet these challenges, farmers need access to a variety of authorized and thoroughly researched mitigation options. Therefore, all antimethanogenic feed additives must undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet scientific evidence standards for safety, efficacy, and product quality. Safety is nonnegotiable and requires comprehensive testing to protect workers, animals, and the integrity of the food supply.”
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ADSA and its peer-reviewed journals, the Journal of Dairy Science and JDS Communications, are committed to being platforms for trusted, peer-reviewed research on the efficacy and safety of using feed additives and supporting the advancement of sustainable dairy practices.
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2 个月Very informative article! The continous investigation and applications making livestock more sustainable and supporting high quality meat and milk and food safety, assuring animal welfare
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