Testing Proves
Asparagopsis Works
Summarised from Publications where Methane Reduction and Bromoform Levels were Tested and Reported
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Kinley, R. D., et al., Mitigating the carbon footprint and improving productivity of ruminant livestock agriculture using a red seaweed,” Journal of Cleaner Production. 259 (2020) 120836.
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Trials where methane reduction and bromoform levels were tested and reported all show that Asparagopsis “works.” There is no instance where it does not reduce methane emissions.
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A reduction in methane of at least 75% + is achieved at 30 mg bromoform/kg DMI (Dry Matter Intake) for all cattle tested.
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Asparagopsis supplements below this amount significantly limit the ability to reduce methane production in the rumen.
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Sandalwood Feedlot uses Asparagopsis fed as Methane Tamer TM under internationally recognised feeding standards to reduce the amount of methane produced by our cattle.
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Methane Tamer TMis carefully formulated to deliver the correct amount of active ingredient in each ration for optimal performance.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing methane emissions we are currently collecting and submitting data to achieve independent, third-party verification of our methane-reduction practices.
No Residues Detected in Meat
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Summarised from Publications where Methane Reduction and Bromoform Levels were Tested and Reported
There is no evidence that Asparagopsis as a feed additive has the potential for bromoform residues to end up in beef or beef products when fed at the recommended rate.
2. Roque, B.M., et al., Red seaweed (Asparagopsis Taxiformis) supplementation reduces enteric methane by
over 80 percent in beef steers. Plos ONE. 16(3) (2021) e0247820.
*USA (EPA), international (NZ, UK) and world (WHO) MAVs (maximum allowed values) for drinking water range is 80-100 ug/L; variation in bromoform content of drinking water contributes to variation of bromoform in animal products.