Cattle producers looking to reduce the methane output of their livestock should look no further than Performance Feeds’ organic nutritional supplement OrganiPro.
With the Australian Red Meat and Livestock Industry’s Carbon Neutral target set for 2030, it’s becoming increasingly important for producers to implement practices into their livestock programs that will help to reduce methane output.
One of the first steps producers can take to reduce their livestock’s methane output is through the introduction of nutritional supplements into the feed programs, says Performance Feeds national sales manager Peter Cush.
This is where producers are turning to the innovative product OrganiPro.
“We’ve seen fantastic results since OrganiPro was released onto the market, and we’re pleased to offer supplements that aid in the reduction of methane output, while also improving production and profitability for producers,” he said.
“It’s important for producers to know that they can continue to work towards carbon reduction targets, without compromising on peak livestock productivity and performance. In fact, evidence suggests that reduction of methane must be accompanied by production gains for a weight gain strategy to be economically successful.
“For Performance Feeds, the goal is to produce quality, nutritional supplements that suit the needs of any operation. OrganiPro is a key example of this.”
Certified by Australian Organic, OrganiPro is a highly palatable, loose lick nutritional supplement that has been designed to boost livestock production systems and reduce methane output.
OrganiPro’s key ingredient Agolin aids in the reduction of methane output in grazing cattle year-round by optimising the function of the rumen. University trial data has found that Agolin will also improve feed efficiency, weight gain and cow milk output, while also reducing methane output by about 10–14%.
Formulated to promote frame and bone growth in cattle by maintaining their intake of phosphorous for energy metabolism, OrganiPro contains phosphorous, calcium and magnesium and critical macro minerals. Supporting the macro minerals are trace vitamins and minerals that will boost productivity and reproduction.
According to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), methane emissions in livestock represent a gross energy loss from feed intake of about 10%.
Mr Cush said the potential exists to partition this into productive outcomes. “Based on this, the implementation of quality nutritional supplementation not only improves farm sustainability, but overall livestock productivity.
“Incorporating Performance Feeds organic nutritional supplement OrganiPro into the year-round nutrition program of livestock ensures producers can move towards carbon reduction targets without sacrificing the productivity of their stock.
“Australian Organic has certified OrganiPro as a ‘Certified Allowed Input’ that can be used on properties certified to the National Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Produce Standards. OrganiPro has also been assessed and found compliant with the USDA National Organic Program and NOP.”
