Climate Change and Beef Production: The Role of Enteric Methane
Beef cattle production is not only part of the problem but also the solution with regard to methane balance in the atmosphere. This e-book develops a critical analysis of methane production by beef cattle and explores potential solutions to tackle global climate change.
Dr. Gastón Federico Alfaro
Assistant Professor at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina
Climate Science
Mitigation
Gene Editing
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Beef cattle production is not only part of the problem but also the solution with regard to methane balance in the atmosphere.— Dr. Gastón Federico Alfaro, National University of Córdoba
Your Complete Guide to Climate Change & Beef Cattle Methane
This comprehensive e-book provides a critical analysis of methane production by beef cattle, explores the science behind greenhouse gases, and presents feasible strategies — from dietary manipulation to gene editing — for reducing enteric methane emissions.
Climate Science & Methane Cycles
Understand the real impact of enteric methane on climate change and the carbon sequestration role of beef cattle systems
Dietary Mitigation Strategies
Evidence-based feed additives and dietary manipulation techniques to reduce methane emissions
Genetic & Innovative Solutions
Cutting-edge approaches including residual methane selection and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing for methane reduction
What You'll Discover Inside
A critical analysis of enteric methane and actionable strategies for a more sustainable beef industry
Greenhouse Gases & Climate Change
Understanding the origin, lifespan, and warming potential of CO₂, N₂O, and methane in the atmosphere
The Methane Cycle & Ruminants
How beef cattle production systems create a balanced methane cycle through carbon sequestration in grasslands
Methane in the Rumen
The biology of methanogenesis and the role of rumen microbiota in enteric methane production
Dietary Manipulation for Methane Reduction
Red seaweed, monensin, essential oils, and lipid supplementation as methane mitigation strategies
Residual Methane & Animal Selection
Selecting animals with lower intrinsic methane emissions using heritable traits and metagenomics
Gene Editing & CRISPR-Cas9
Genetic modification of forages and rumen archaea to reduce enteric methane emissions
Carbon Sequestration in Beef Systems
How grassland-based production balances methane output through soil carbon storage — up to 4 tons CO₂/ha/year
Future Directions for the Beef Industry
Strategies for beef professionals to address climate change while sustaining production and profitability
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