ABSTRACT QUESTION #1: How does Asparagopsis armata help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cows?

Responses

Increases gas production.
Increases gas production. - incorrect

Increases cows' methane production.
Increases cows' methane production. - no response given

Has no effect on gas production.
Has no effect on gas production. - no response given

Decreases the cows' food consumption.

why is this correct in two sentences

1 answer

The statement that "Asparagopsis armata decreases the cows' food consumption" is correct because this seaweed has been shown to reduce methane emissions from cows by altering their digestion process. By incorporating Asparagopsis into their diet, cows can effectively produce less methane without needing to consume more feed, leading to overall improved feed efficiency.