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DAIRY FARMING

Rumin8 Records Another +90% Methane

Reduction in Australian Cattle Trial

An Australian study into the meth‑ methane production by 93% and meth‑
ane reductions achieved by feeding ane yield by 94%, with no adverse im‑
cattle Rumin8’s investigational veteri‑ pact on dry matter feed intake (DMI).
nary product (Rumin8 IVP) has added The study’s authors concluded: “Ru‑
to findings of a recent US study, with min8 IVP is a promising feed additive
methane reductions of 93% recorded in to reduce enteric methane emissions.”
the Australian trial at the University of
New England (UNE). In addition to the 93% methane re‑ methane emissions from cattle, without
The results are similar to a recent duction, the paper’s authors noted that compromising health or productivity.
study at renowned UC Davis, where there was no significant effect on ru‑ As we advance our development
total methane emissions in cattle were men pH or redox potential, and blood program, we are achieving consistent
cut by 95% when fed a total mixed ra‑ biochemical assays analysed as indica‑ methane reduction figures, in varying
tion (TMR) that included Rumin8’s IVP tors of nutritional well‑being, liver and production settings and geographies,”
oil. kidney function showed Rumin8’s IVP he said. “And importantly for the po‑
As part of the UNE trial, the methane had no effect on the different parame‑ tential buyers of the product, farmers
emissions and other performance and ters analysed. and ranchers around the world, we
animal health measurements from An‑ Dry Matter Intake (DMI) was moni‑ have not seen a change in DMI or other
gus‑cross steers fed a TMR which in‑ tored between the treatment and con‑ health parameters.”
cluded Rumin8’s oil‑based IVP were trol groups, with no statistical differ‑ Additional trials are currently under‑
compared against control steers fed the ence between the two. way in key cattle markets globally as
same TMR without Rumin8’s IVP. Rumin8 CEO David Messina said the Rumin8 pursues regulatory approval
On average, supplementing the cattle trial provided further confirmation of for its novel methane reducing addi‑
feed with Rumin8 IVP reduced the total Rumin8’s ability to dramatically reduce tives. Circle 18 on enquiry card

Müller launches innovative organic programme

for supplying farmers
Müller UK & Ireland is placing long‑ tor is at risk. Production has gone down
term supply chain resilience at the over the past five years, with many
heart of a new organic milk offering, hard-working farmers either leaving
which it has developed in partnership the industry or switching to non‑organ‑
with its retail partners. ic methods.
As shopper demand for organic milk “And as organic demand remains
continues to increase, the dairy compa‑ strong, we have to find new solutions,
ny has created a tailored organic offer‑ that are fully supported by our retail
ing, within its existing Müller Advan‑ partners, to protect the long‑term secu‑
tage programme, designed to drive rity of supply of organic milk.
security of supply by reinvigorating gramme, it will now also develop “With our innovative new offering, it
and protecting the long‑term viability bespoke workshops to help organic will provide stability, competitiveness
of its 60 organic dairy suppliers. suppliers further reduce emissions on and long-term confidence for our or‑
Increased farming costs and fluctuat‑ farm. ganic supplying farmers. If we get that
ing farmgate milk prices have contrib‑ Eligible organic producers will con‑ right, it not only builds supply chain
uted to organic milk production falling tinue to participate in Müller’s Next resilience, but creates the conditions
since 2020, with some farmers choos‑ Generation and its new Fast Track pro‑ for further investment and innovation
ing to leave the sector altogether. gramme, a groundbreaking initiative across the sector.”
With sales of organic milk increasing, targeted at decreasing carbon emis‑ Adam Stanbury, Müller Milk Group
the dairy company recognises that the sions by introducing real‑time data (MMG) board member and organic
current offering does not deliver the analysis on farm. farmer said: “It is fantastic Müller have
stability, confidence and competitive‑ With its new approach, the dairy com‑ listened to and recognised the unique
ness required for long term security of pany is confident it can help supplying issues facing its organic supply group.
supply. organic farmers become less exposed
A new Müller‑led pricing model aims to price volatility, creating the condi‑ “They were keen to work with MMG
to address these industry‑wide issues tions to grow and invest in their busi‑ to find a sustainable solution for the
and ensure long term UK security of ness, which in turn will provide greater whole supply chain. We are hopeful the
supply. The model takes into account resilience within the supply chain. creation of their unique and innovative
a wide range of new factors, including The pioneering new offering has been pricing model means the challenges in
fluctuating organic input costs, suc‑ created by Müller in collaboration with the organic dairy sector can be met.
cession challenges, labour costs and its organic supplying farmers, Kite “This will increase confidence for
investment required to help reduce on Consulting and Müller’s retail partners. our organic group of farmers, allowing
farm emissions. Richard Collins, Head of Agriculture them to remain in organic production
In addition to the dairy company’s at Müller Milk & Ingredients said: “The and drive future investment.”
incentivised Müller’s Advantage pro‑ future of the British organic dairy sec‑ Circle 19 on enquiry card
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