Methane

The methanogenic potential of grass-fed dairy calves is mostly impacted by the feeding system, not the genotype

Grass-based veal production offers a sustainable and welfare-oriented use for male dairy calves. Multispecies pastures are often linked to lower methane emissions, yet this relationship has not been investigated in veal calves. This study evaluated …

Farming system is the main driver of enteric methanogenesis in grass-based veal calves

Developing grass-based veal production from male dairy calves could be a low-input solution for raising such animals, particularly in organic systems. However, the impact of grazing on enteric methane emissions of young animals is not well assessed, …

Enteric methane production in calves depends primarily on the farming system, not on breed

There are potential benefits for grazing calves concerning animal welfare, resource efficiency, and ecosystem services compared to conventional indoor systems. However, enteric methane production in grazing calves might be an environmental challenge …