Confirmation of Candidature - Adding Activated Carbon into Cattle Silage to Mitigate Methane Emissions, Improve Silage Quality, and Enhance Production

Silage quality is a pivotal factor in livestock farming, directly impacting animal health and productivity. The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of high quality activated carbon into cattle diet to mitigate methane emissions, improve silage quality and enhance production. This study is focused on: • To assess the silage quality with and without the addition of activated carbon, examining changes in nutrient composition and fermentation profile. • To examine the methane emissions from silage treated with activated carbon, comparing these emissions to those from untreated silage. • To investigate the effect of activated carbon on microbial community dynamics within cow manure • To analyse the effect of activated carbon on dairy cattle performance, including milk yield.

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