Whole Asparagopsis Beats Bromoform in Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions: Study

A new study has found that using whole Asparagopsis seaweed as a cattle feed additive is significantly more effective at reducing methane emissions than using bromoform, the primary active compound in the seaweed, on its own. The study, published in Animal Feed Science and Technology, provides strong validation for CH4 Global's approach to harnessing the natural power of Asparagopsis to reduce the climate impact of cattle farming. The study, conducted by researchers at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan, compared the methane reduction potential of whole Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed to pure bromoform when used as feed additives for cattle. The results showed that whole dried Asparagopsis reduced methane emissions by 95.6% when included at 0.5% of the diet, compared to a 59.6% reduction from an equivalent dose of bromoform. The study highlights the superior efficacy of whole Asparagopsis seaweed over isolated bromoform in reducing methane emissions from cattle, leveraging th e full bioactive compounds. CH4 Global's CEO, Steve Meller, emphasized that this finding supports their Asparagopsis-based feed additive, Methane Tamer, as a cost-effective solution for farmers to combat methane, a potent greenhouse gas. With livestock responsible for 30% of global methane emissions, this research marks a significant step in addressing climate change. Source: Oman News Agency