Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is primarily produced by ruminant animals like cattle and sheep during the digestion of plant material. A breakthrough discovery by a Japanese research team may significantly reduce these emissions, offering a promising solution in the fight against climate change.
According to a report from Japan's "Daily News" on the 23rd, methane is generated in the digestive systems of ruminants when microorganisms break down plant fibers. Professor Takahashi Ryohei from the Hokkaido Institute of Animal Husbandry led a study that discovered an innovative way to reduce methane emissions. The team observed that cows fed with nitrate-rich feed showed almost no methane release. Further research revealed that adding cysteine to the feed could prevent poisoning while maintaining the quality of milk and meat.
Methane is one of the most powerful contributors to the greenhouse effect, even though it makes up only about 5% of all greenhouse gases. Its warming potential is much higher than that of carbon dioxide. Globally, there are approximately 3 billion ruminants, and their methane emissions represent a significant portion of total global emissions. In Japan alone, according to the Ministry of the Environment, methane emissions in 2006 were equivalent to 23.8 million tons of COâ‚‚, with cattle alone accounting for around 28% of that total.
Professor Takahashi’s findings have already led to patent registrations in Japan, the U.S., and Canada. Several large livestock countries, including New Zealand and Australia, have shown interest in implementing this technology. This development could mark a major step forward in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.
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