Dietary manipulation for less methane output

Not only from an environmental standpoint, but also to improve rumen function and performance of the cow, it is important to mitigate methane production. Methane, a product of rumen fermentation which is eructated by the ruminant, can result in a loss equivalent to 8-10% of the energy intake of the animal which could otherwise be utilised for productive purposes. The following is a review of the feeding strategies that can be adopted to achieve these targets, along with the points to consider w