The rumen microbiome plays a fundamental role in all ruminant species, it is involved in
health, nutrient utilization, detoxification, and methane emissions. Methane is a greenhouse …

The interest of the scientific community in the effects of plant polyphenols on animal nutrition
is increasing. These compounds, in fact, are ubiquitous in the plant kingdom, especially in …

Methane emission from the enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock is a main source of
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and a major concern for global warming. Methane …

The goal of this review was to analyze published data related to mitigation of enteric
methane (CH4) emissions from ruminant animals to document the most effective and …

Anti-nutrients are the biomolecules that if present in food along with nutrients, can reduce
either the absorption or the utilization of nutrients. The physiological importance of anti …

This document analyzes emission of non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gases, an important
segment of the environmental footprint of animal production. It has been developed by a …

Simple Summary In the Mediterranean area, where dairy sheep and goats are widespread,
the use of by-products in the diet of small ruminants is an ancient practice. Today the great …

Methane produced by ruminants represents a loss of energy for ruminants and contributes to
the greenhouse gas emissions which have a global warming potential. This review …

A systematic approach was used to review, elucidate and summarize the importance of
phytochemicals and essential oils (EO) as substitutes for chemical feed additives in ruminant …

Although livestock production accounts for a sizeable share of global greenhouse gas
emissions, numerous technical options have been identified to mitigate these emissions. In …