DSM flags huge reduction of methane emissions in Canadian beef cattle trial using feed additive DSM says a two-year large-scale trial in beef cattle in Alberta, Canada has successfully demonstrated that its feed additive 3-NOP, branded as Bovaer, can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%, without negative effects on animal health and performance parameters and carcass characteristics.
The trial was conducted by a Canadian Research Consortium consisting of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, Feedlot Health Management Services, Viresco Solutions, and DSM. It was also supported by the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association while Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) committed US$1.5m to the US$3m project through its Methane Challenge.