A closer look: Comparing methods to measure methane emissions from sheep

Ruminant livestock produce enteric methane in their multi-chambered stomachs when they digest plant matter. Most methane is released through belching—contrary to a common misconception, only about 5% of livestock methane is produced through flatulence. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) which...

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Autores principales: Kariuki, Patrick, Gurmu, Endale Balcha, Slater, Annabel, Arndt, Claudia
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Research Institute 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159825
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description Ruminant livestock produce enteric methane in their multi-chambered stomachs when they digest plant matter. Most methane is released through belching—contrary to a common misconception, only about 5% of livestock methane is produced through flatulence. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) which significantly contributes to climate change. However, a recent survey in Ethiopia conducted by ILRI’s Mazingira Centre has highlighted a significant problem—different GHG measurement models are producing different values, leaving researchers uncertain as to which model is most accurate.
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spelling CGSpace1598252024-11-15T14:50:52Z A closer look: Comparing methods to measure methane emissions from sheep Kariuki, Patrick Gurmu, Endale Balcha Slater, Annabel Arndt, Claudia climate change greenhouse gas emissions livestock modelling Ruminant livestock produce enteric methane in their multi-chambered stomachs when they digest plant matter. Most methane is released through belching—contrary to a common misconception, only about 5% of livestock methane is produced through flatulence. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) which significantly contributes to climate change. However, a recent survey in Ethiopia conducted by ILRI’s Mazingira Centre has highlighted a significant problem—different GHG measurement models are producing different values, leaving researchers uncertain as to which model is most accurate. 2024-10-02 2024-11-15T14:50:51Z 2024-11-15T14:50:51Z Blog Post https://hdl.handle.net/10568/159825 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152100 Open Access International Livestock Research Institute Kariuki, P., Balcha, Gurmu, E. Arndt, C. and Slater, A. 2024. A closer look: Comparing methods to measure methane emissions from sheep. Blogpost. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. https://www.ilri.org/news/closer-look-comparing-methods-measure-methane-emissions-sheep
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