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Optomega Plus may help to reduce methane emissions by up to 10% in dairy cows.
There is global pressure on the ruminant sector to reduce methane output, especially from dairy cows.
The addition of oils and omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help reduce methane production.
Optomega Plus is a blend of sustainably sourced fish oils on a mineral carrier, rich in omeg-3 fatty acids.
An in vitro study was carried out by the University of Reading to assess the effect of Optomega Plus on gas and methane production when supplemented in the ration. A standard procedure similar to Sinclair et al., (2005) was used in a 24-hour batch culture model, in triplicate. The basal total mixed ration (TMR) was a typical UK grass and maize silage-based diet plus concentrates. Optomega Plus was included to provide the equivalent of 160g per cow per day and gas pressure readings were taken at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 24 hours. Methane analysis was carried out using gas chromatography.
Cumulative methane output was 10.8% lower over 24 hours in cows fed diets supplemented with Optomega Plus compared to those fed the control TMR (Figure 1).
In context, for a 200 cow dairy herd, this could support a reduction in carbon footprint of up to 80 tonnes per year of CO2-equivalents.
Optomega Plus is effective in supporting the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy and may also help to reduce GHG emissions from dairy cows.
Optomega Plus, Anpario's leading Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. Made from 100% natural high quality fish oil. Specifically formulated to ensure consistent high levels of EPA and DHA.
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