An Open-Circuit Indirect Calorimetry Head Hood System for Measuring Methane Emission and Energy Metabolism in Small Ruminants

Methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) is a natural by-product of microbial fermentation in the rumen and is a powerful greenhouse gas. An open-circuit indirect calorimetry system for continuous determination of CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub> production and O<sub>2<...

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Main Authors: Carlos Fernández, Julio Gomis-Tena, Alberto Hernández, Javier Saiz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/380