Local Spotlight
SAIRS: Shearer Agricultural Imaging & Remote Sensing

SAIRS: Shearer Agricultural Imaging & Remote Sensing

Sponsored by SAIRS

Market Wire

More Market Wire

Tag Archives Methane Efficiency Evaluation

A proposed research project looking for ways to help producers breed cattle that emit less methane would attempt to do for the beef industry what a similar Canadian research initiative did for the dairy industry. | File photo
Livestock Management

Research would look for low-emitters

Scientists apply for federal funding to look for molecular breeding values for genetic traits that reduce methane

CALGARY — A proposed multimillion-dollar national research program will seek to help beef producers breed cattle that emit less methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change. “This is a substantial investment,” said John Basarab, head of beef operations at Livestock Gentec. Related stories: Genetic tool recognized for reducing emissions Beef research […] Read more
Dairy producers, including Sunalta Farms near Ponoka, Alta., partnered with scientists during the development stage to test and verify methane emission reductions within the breeding programs on their farms. | Photo supplied by Sunalta Farms
Livestock Management

Genetic tool recognized for reducing emissions

Companies receive climate action award for their work in helping develop a way to select cattle that produce less methane

CALGARY — Canadian research that sparked the world’s first official genetic evaluation program to help dairy farmers reduce methane emissions from Holstein cattle without harming milk production has earned an international award for climate action. “The award has been a real team effort, and it’s something that didn’t just come by chance,” said Filippo Miglior, […] Read more

Latest video

More Videos