Methane-reducing feed pilot to include 10,000 cows in three European countries

The feed additive has the potential to reduce ruminant methane emissions by as much as 30%.

The feed additive has the potential to reduce ruminant methane emissions by as much as 30 per cent.

A feed additive with the potential to reduce ruminant methane emissions by as much as 30% will be fed to 10,000 dairy cows across Europe as part of a large-scale on-farm pilot programme to reduce agricultural emissions.

On-farm trials have shown new feed additive Bovaer can reduce methane emissions by around 30% while maintaining animal welfare. Three European countries will be included in the on-farm programme led by international dairy company Arla in partnership with manufacturer Royal DSM.