Effect of fit-for-purpose biochars on rumen fermentation, microbial communities, and methane production in cattle
While the results from controlled feeding conditions suggest that biochar has the potential to reduce enteric CH₄ emissions, the lack of significant findings under grazing conditions highlights the need for further research. Future studies should focus on identifying biochar types, doses, and delivery methods that are effective in reducing CH₄ emissions in grazing systems without compromising cattle productivity.
Authors
- Robert D. Kinley
- G. Martı́nez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6177-0186)
- J. Simington
- Philip E. Vercoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3061-1908)
- Z. Durmic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7300-043X)
- Wendy Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9935-8744)
- Stephen Joseph
Institutions
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering (AU)
- Agriculture and Food (AU)
- DigsFish Services (Australia) (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2024-11-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1463817
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.24