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Michael N Aldridge
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I am a geneticist focusing on breeding for lower methane emitting cattle and sheep. The content I post here are my own views.
November 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM
And thanks to Peter and the Meat Science team for cooking up the storm.
November 27, 2024 at 1:32 AM
What makes southern multibreed so important? It's the first time the 6 most important breeds are being managed as one group and multiple environments at the same time.
November 27, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Measuring methane on pasture is much harder than feedlots. However, most Australian cattle are producing methane out on pasture.
November 27, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Measuring methane with GreenFeed is expensive but #PhenotypeIsKing so the hard work to collect methane data is worth it.
November 27, 2024 at 12:12 AM
It's what you love to see. Methane is heritable!!! We can use genetics to breed animals that are more efficient.
November 27, 2024 at 12:00 AM
And the debate continues. Which methane trait are we going to use for our breeding goal?
November 26, 2024 at 11:58 PM
We must account for the diurnal pattern of methane production for a useful methane trait in Beef.
November 26, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Throw back to #PhenotypeIsKing
November 26, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Angus Australia know that mature cow efficiency is more than one trait. If we improve all aspects of mature cow traits, our beef production will be much more efficient. I see this has the benefit of reducing methane production with indirect selection.
November 26, 2024 at 11:34 PM
November 26, 2024 at 11:18 PM
You've heard it before but such an important message. Genetic selection can make permanent and cumulative reductions in methane production.
November 26, 2024 at 11:16 PM