Innovative approaches have been explored to reduce emissions from livestock, while numerous studies have sought to identify the sources of variation in methane production between animals. Specific microbial communities have been associated with greater methane emissions, while the concept of a “methane breeding value” was developed to enable the selection of low-emission animals for breeding. It is hoped that these strategies will complement other efforts to minimize the environmental impact of production, such as the practice of precision agriculture.
What BaseClear offers
BaseClear provides the metagenomics sequencing and bioinformatics technology needed to explore these innovative ideas and elucidate how the gut microbiome affects methane output, nitrogen utilization and feed efficiency. Harnessing this knowledge could lead to interventions which modulate the microbiome to better protect the environment, through changes in management practices, feed additives and genetic selection. With our expertise in study design and microbiome sampling and sequencing, we can support you from study conception to reporting, to help you create a healthier world.
Methane metabolism pipeline
