Matthews, Melissa, Charmley, Ed, Godson, Lachlan, Geldof, Zac, Gardiner, Chris, and Kempe, Nick (2026) Methane emissions from cattle grazing Desmanthus pastures on property. In: Proceedings of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference. p. 37. From: 2026 NBRUC: Northern Beef Research Update Conference, 1-13 March 2026, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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Four paddocks (2 buffel grass and 2 Progrdes Desmanthus) where established and grazed for 16 months. A Gas Emission monitoring unit (GEM) was deployed in each paddock with 100 cattle per paddock. Botanals, faecal samples and cattle liveweights where recorded regularly. Liveweight gains was greater with Desmanthus. There was marked seasonal effects on performance and emissions with higher performance and lower methane in the wet seasons. Methane yield and intensity were reduced by Desmanthus in the diet.

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FoR Codes:	30 AGRICULTURAL, VETERINARY AND FOOD SCIENCES > 3003 Animal production > 300301 Animal growth and development @ 100%
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