Effect of fit-for-purpose biochars on rumen fermentation, microbial communities, and methane production in cattle.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Biochar has gained significant attention as a possible anti-methanogenic supplement for ruminants due to its potential to reduce methane (CH₄) emissions from enteric fermentation. However, its effects on rumen methanogenesis have been inconsistent and, in some cases, contradictory. These variations are likely influenced by factors such as the type of biochar used, its source material, and how it is administered, including the form in which it is provided and the dosage needed to achieve desired outcomes. This study aimed to examine the effects of two fit-for-purpose biochars on rumen fermentation, CH₄ emissions, and the rumen microbiome of cattle-fed roughage-based diets. Two experiments were conducted to assess the potential of biochar in mitigating CH

SUBMITTER: Martinez-Fernandez G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11611548 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature