Associations between a range of enteric methane emission traits and performance traits in indoor-fed growing cattle.

ABSTRACT: Despite the multiple definitions currently used to express enteric methane emissions from ruminants, no consensus has been reached on the most appropriate definition. The objective of the present study was to explore alternative trait definitions reflecting animal-level differences in enteric methane emissions in growing cattle. It is likely that no single methane trait definition will be best suited to all intended use cases, but at least knowing the relationships between the different traits may help inform the selection process. The research aimed to understand the complex inter-relationships between traditional and novel methane traits and their association with performance traits across multiple breeds and sexes of cattle; also of interest was the extent of variability in daily enteri

SUBMITTER: Crowley SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641421 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature