Effect of Suckling Management and Ewe Concentrate Level on Methane-Related Carbon Footprint of Lamb Meat in Sardinian Dairy Sheep Farming

Effect of Suckling Management and Ewe Concentrate Level on Methane-Related Carbon Footprint of Lamb Meat in Sardinian Dairy Sheep Farming

The aim of this study was to estimate the methane-linked carbon footprint (CF) of the suckling lamb meat of Mediterranean dairy sheep. Ninety-six Sarda dairy ewes, divided into four groups of 24 animals each, were assigned to 2 × 2 factorial design. The experiment included the suckling lamb feeding...

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Main Authors: Gianni Battacone, Mondina Francesca Lunesu, Salvatore Pier Giacomo Rassu, Anna Nudda, Giuseppe Pulina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
carbon footprint
suckling lamb
extensive system
Mediterranean region
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/12/3605

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