New Zealand research looking at ways to develop and deliver a methane-reducing compound to animals on pasture-based farms.
A methane inhibitor is a chemical compound that reduces the activity of methane-forming microbes (methanogens) in ruminant animals, such as cattle, sheep, deer and goats.
An inhibitor can be given to animals in a variety of ways, including a feed additive or bolus.
AgriZeroNZ has re-shaped the programme, in partnership with the Ag Emissions Centre, to put a stronger focus on delivering a tool to farmers.
The programme has recently narrowed in on several stand-out compounds that have shown promising methane reduction.
Researchers are now seeking to prove the effectiveness of these compounds in grazing animals.
All intellectual property has been transferred to AgriZeroNZ and a strengthened collaboration with Zoetis has the global animal health company poised to commercialise a breakthrough.
