Perspectives of reducing methane emissions from enteric fermentation on dairy farms

This practice abstract presents strategies to reduce methane emissions from enteric fermentation in dairy farming systems.

Key measures include improving feed efficiency, optimising feed rations according to animal requirements, increasing milk production per cow, reducing the proportion of young stock, and reducing crude protein content in diets. Additional mitigation options include increasing feed starch and lipid content, improving silage quality and digestibility, using low-emission feed ingredients and supplementing methanogenic inhibitors.

The abstract highlights that methane mitigation strategies should be assessed through an integrated approach, balancing climate benefits with economic performance, ammonia emissions and overall farm sustainability.