Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants by Harinder P.S. Makkar (English) Ha

Description: Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants by Harinder P.S. Makkar, Philip E. Vercoe Reducing methane production by ruminants could improve their productivity, provided the efficiency of ruminal metabolism is not compromised, and reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The worlds livestock sector is amidst a major transformation, fuelled by high demand for meat and milk, which is likely to double over the next two decades in developing countries. The major driving force behind this demand for livestock products is a combination of population growth, urbanization and income growth, especially in developing countries. The challenge is to enhance animal productivity without adversely affecting the environment. A key to this is reducing methane emissions from ruminants. The major limitation to ruminant production in many tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America, where a large proportion of the global ruminant population is located, is poor nutrition. The productivity of animals is restricted by the low nitrogen and high fibre content of the native grasses and crop residues, which form the basis of the diets in these regions. Animals on these types of diets emit more methane than animals fed better quality temperate forages. These methane emissions represent a loss of digestible energy to the animal (up to 15%) as well as a threat to the environment. Reducing methane production by ruminants could improve their productivity, provided the efficiency of ruminal metabolism is not compromised, and reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The challenge is to devise nutritional strategies and identify dietary components, particularly from locally available plant resources, that reduce methane emissions. Notes No other similar manual availableWritten by authorities in the fieldGives comprehensive account of the methodologies and protocols for measuring methaneThe techniques can be adapted to other systems needing methane measurement, such as biogas plants, manure storage and application processes, sludge fermentation plants etc. Table of Contents Analysis of Methane.- Measuring Methane Emission of Ruminants by In Vitro and In Vivo Techniques.- The SF6 Tracer Technique: Methane Measurement From Ruminants.- Estimation of Ruminal Methane Production From Measurement of Volatile Fatty Acid Production.- Measurement of Methane Production Rate In the Rumen Using Isotopic Tracers.- Measurement of Methane from Grazing Animals - the Tunnel Method.- A Protocol for the Operation of Open-Circuit Chambers for Measuring Methane Output in Sheep.- Construction and Operation of Ventilated Hood-Type Respiration Calorimeters for In Vivo Measurement of Methane Production and Energy Partition in Ruminants. Long Description The worlds livestock sector is amidst a major transformation, fuelled by high demand for meat and milk, which is likely to double over the next two decades in developing countries. The major driving force behind this demand for livestock products is a combination of population growth, urbanization and income growth, especially in developing countries. The challenge is to enhance animal productivity without adversely affecting the environment. A key to this is reducing methane emissions from ruminants. The major limitation to ruminant production in many tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America, where a large proportion of the global ruminant population is located, is poor nutrition. The productivity of animals is restricted by the low nitrogen and high fibre content of the native grasses and crop residues, which form the basis of the diets in these regions. Animals on these types of diets emit more methane than animals fed better quality temperate forages. These methane emissions represent a loss of digestible energy to the animal (up to 15%) as well as a threat to the environment. Reducing methane production by ruminants could improve their productivity, provided the efficiency of ruminal metabolism is not compromised, and reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The challenge is to devise nutritional strategies and identify dietary components, particularly from locally available plant resources, that reduce methane emissions. Feature No other similar manual available Written by authorities in the field Gives comprehensive account of the methodologies and protocols for measuring methane The techniques can be adapted to other systems needing methane measurement, such as biogas plants, manure storage and application processes, sludge fermentation plants etc. Details ISBN1402061323 Language English ISBN-10 1402061323 ISBN-13 9781402061325 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Edited by Harinder P.S. Makkar DEWEY 636.201579321 Affiliation Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Short Title MEASURING METHANE PROD FROM RU Pages 138 Edition 2007th Illustrations XII, 138 p. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4020-6133-2 AU Release Date 2007-09-27 NZ Release Date 2007-09-27 US Release Date 2007-09-27 UK Release Date 2007-09-27 Author Philip E. Vercoe Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2007 ed. Publication Date 2007-09-27 Alternative 9789048175475 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96250296;

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