Link details:
The strength/importance of this link is 5
This link is a Positive contribution.
Literature supporting this link:
Scientific literature:
- Johnson, K. A. and Johnson, D.E. (1995) Methane emissions from cattle, Journal of Animal Science, 73(8), 2483-2492
- Boadi, D., Benchaar, C., Chiquette, J. and Massé, D. (2004) Mitigation strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions from dairy cows: Update review. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 84, 319-335
- Clemens, J. and Ahlgrimm, H. J. (2004) Greenhouse gases from animal husbandry: mitigation options. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 60(1-3), 287-300
- Kreuzer, M. and Hindrichsen, I. K. (2006) Methane mitigation in ruminants by dietary means: The role of their methane emission from manure. Proceedings of the 2nd Int. Conf. on Greenhouse Gases & Animal Agriculture, Zurich, Switzerland 20-24 September 2005 , Volume 1293, 199-208
- Moorby, J. M., Chadwick, D. R., Scholefield, D., Chambers, B. J. & Williams, J. R. (2007) A review of best practice for reducing greenhouse gases. Defra project report AC0206
- Williams, A. G., Audsley, E. and Sandars, D. L. (2006) Determining the environmental burdens and resource use in the production of agricultural and horticultural commodities. Main Report. Defra Research Project IS0205. Bedford: Cranfield University and Defra
Best Practice Guidance:
- Farming Futures (2008) Climate change: be part of the solution. Focus on beef and sheep. Fact Sheet 7. Farming Futures, 2008.
Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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