The initial idea for the project came from the fact that cows produce 40% of the total methane emissions to the atmosphere. This is due to microorganisms that live in the cow's intestine (particularly in the rumen).
Those microorganisms consume a large amount of the nutrients consumed by the cow and do not provide a direct benefit to the animal.In addition, methane i
s a harmful gas that contributes significantly to global warming. It is increasingly important to take fast measures against the sources of this warming.
PROPOSAL
Harnessing part of the methane produced in the interior of the cows to generate other useful substances to the animal through metabolic engineering methods and eliminating the remaining methane production.
Business and ecological BENEFITS
- Reduction of the methane emissions that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Prevention of future pollution fines (resulting for example from legislation similar to that already in place in New Zealand and Australia).
- Decreased cattle feeding fees.
- Enrichment of manure to produce biofuel, which can be a source of additional income to the livestock industry.
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