- Enteric Methane Measurement: Quantifies daily methane output per animal using a controlled airflow and gas analyzer system.
- CO₂, O₂, and H₂ Monitoring: Measures respiratory gases to infer metabolic rate, diet digestibility, and potential fermentation imbalances.
- Integrated with RFID and Intake Systems: Links gas emissions with feed intake (via SmartFeed) and weight gain (via SmartScale) for full animal efficiency profiles.
- Emission per Pound of Gain: Identifies cattle that produce less methane per unit of beef, critical for sustainable beef labeling and certification.
- Diet Optimization: Allows testing of feed additives (e.g., 3-NOP, seaweed, essential oils) to reduce methane while maintaining growth.
- Low-Emission Trait Identification: Identifies animals with naturally lower methane emissions, helping breed cattle with better environmental profiles.
- Heritability Studies: Supports development of Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for methane, enabling selection for both productivity and sustainability.
- Carbon Credit Eligibility: Verified methane reduction through GreenFeed is accepted by many carbon credit programs (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard). ADD ENDORSEMENT FROM ENTITIES. LOOK AT CARBON CREDIT TAB IN NOTION.
- New Revenue Stream: Producers can generate income by implementing certified methane mitigation practices and verifying reductions.
- Detect Fermentation Imbalances: High H₂ or erratic CH₄ levels can signal suboptimal rumen fermentation, prompting dietary adjustments.
- Health and Efficiency Feedback: Changes in CO₂ and O₂ ratios may reflect respiratory or metabolic stress, enabling early intervention.
- Sustainability Pressure: Emissions data supports producer claims around low-carbon beef, increasingly demanded by retailers and consumers.
- Data-Driven Management: Real-time emissions monitoring enhances precision livestock decisions, supporting both profitability and environmental stewardship.
- Policy Alignment: Helps meet national and global methane reduction goals, such as the Global Methane Pledge and climate-smart agriculture programs.
