Publications by authors named "Ian Machado Cezimbra"
Sci Total Environ
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated whether enhancing forage availability for beef cattle in Brazil's Pampa biome leads to better weight gains and reduced methane emissions.
- It found that higher forage allowances (12-16% of body weight) resulted in greater daily gains and forage intake, while lower allowances (4-8%) led to poorer performance and higher emissions relative to weight gain.
- The researchers suggest using an 8% forage allowance in spring and 12% for the rest of the year to optimize cattle production and minimize environmental impact.
