Question 1

Do ionophores cause a decrease in methane emissions and how do they do this?

15pearsonT@wgs-sch.net · Accepted Answer

Ionophores are animal feed additives that, in the UK, are used for the prevention of coccidiosis, a disease caused by parasitic protozoal organism. Coccidiosis can occur in a number of livestock species. Methane emissions are not a consideration in the application of ionophores in UK livestock.

Question 2

Do ionophores cause a decrease in methane emissions and how do they do this?

15pearsonT@wgs-sch.net · Accepted Answer

Ionophores are animal feed additives that, in the UK, are used for the prevention of coccidiosis, a disease caused by parasitic protozoal organism. Coccidiosis can occur in a number of livestock species. Methane emissions are not a consideration in the application of ionophores in UK livestock.