The objective of this study was to examine the effects of Tithonia diversifolia as a
supplementary forage on dairy cow performance and methane production. Nine lactating …

The inclusion of Tithonia diversifolia in pasture-based diets is a promising alternative to
increase bovine productivity, due to its chemical composition and wide adaptation, but there …

The present study examined the effects of Tithonia diversifolia on in vitro methane (CH4)
production and ruminal fermentation characteristics. The experiment was conducted as a …

According to FAO (2006), Brazil is the highest emitter of methane from cattle, followed by
India and the USA (9.6, 8.6 and 5.1 Mt CH4/yr, respectively). In livestock, CH4, formed from …

The negative climate change effect on ruminant production is increasing the risk of food
security. Therefore, the search for alternative forages able to provide high volume of …

The study assessed the effect of Acacia mearnsii tannin extract supplementation grazing
dairy cows on dry matter (DM) intake, enteric methane (CH 4) emission, and performance …

This study investigates the effects of Terminalia chebula Retz. meal supplementation on
rumen fermentation and methane (CH4) production by using an in vitro gas technique. The …

Plant extracts have been proposed as substitutes for chemical feed additives due to their
potential as rumen fermentation modifiers and because of their antimicrobial and antioxidant …

Among the alternatives identified as capable of making livestock farming a more efficient
activity and reducing its environmental impact, the use of feeds with high digestibility and the …

The aim of the present research was to evaluate the effect of Pithecellobium dulce, Tagetes
erecta and Cosmos bipinnatus on methane emission, milk yield and dry matter intake in …