Invasive Pigweed (<i>Amaranthus spinosus</i>) as a Potential Source of Plant Secondary Metabolites to Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions in Beef Cattle

Invasive Pigweed (<i>Amaranthus spinosus</i>) as a Potential Source of Plant Secondary Metabolites to Mitigate Enteric Methane Emissions in Beef Cattle

Global beef demand will rise by 40 million tons in 30 years, increasing methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) emissions. Pigweed (<i>Amaranthus spinosus</i>), an invasive weed abundant in southeastern U.S. pastures, may mitigate CH<sub>4</sub>. Yet, its potential as a feed add...

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Main Authors: Wilmer Cuervo, Mariana Larrauri, Camila Gomez-Lopez, Nicolas DiLorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Grasses
Subjects:
digestibility
invasive weed
methane intensity
polyphenols
ruminal fermentation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2813-3463/4/2/14
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