Mootral introduces a new methane reduction technology that doubles the effectiveness using a known natural molecule

The new Mootral platform reduces methane emissions from cows by 50% and can be managed for both sedentary and grazing cattle, significantly expanding the possibilities for reducing methane emissions globally.

Mootral, a British biotechnology company, announced that it has completed the in vitro development and testing phase, and has now begun a series of in vivo tests for its Enterix Advanced technology, which will result in more effective methane reduction of the original Enterix product, while maintaining the core production benefits of acceptance. farmers on a large scale.

Enterix Advanced includes a patented technology that harnesses the power of iodoform, known for its methane-inhibiting properties, through synergy with specific active ingredients of garlic. This approach is based on the original Mootral technology, which is already being used on commercial farms in the UK. The key is the strong synergy between these compounds, enabling significant emissions reductions without compromising dry matter consumption or milk production. This potential problem has previously been associated with high doses of iodoform.

Mootral’s new technology enables the controlled release formulation required for bolus dosing in grazing livestock, significantly increasing the potential for methane reduction in livestock farming worldwide.

“Iodoform, a well-known methane inhibitor, has the same mode of action as bromoform, the active ingredient in some algae species, which is recommended for methane reduction,” said Thomas Hafner, founder and managing director of Mootral. “What is crucial is that it is a known compound that is already approved for some health applications in humans and animals, is not carcinogenic, does not harm the ozone layer and can be scaled up easily and cost-effectively.”

Mootral’s research and development is based on the principles of efficiency, scalability and farmer benefit. Enterix Advanced technology meets all three criteria – providing significant methane reduction, applicability to both stabled and grazing animals, and delivering benefits in animal productivity and health, which is critical for farmer adoption. It can also be scaled without requiring large investments.

“Our guiding principle is our desire to make livestock farming a climate success by increasing profitability and benefits for farmers. We have found a solution that can be applied to any cow in any environment while making economic sense for the farmer and sustainable for the planet,” Hafner said.

The opportunity to reduce methane emissions is both urgent – ​​the gas traps 84 times more heat than carbon dioxide – and strategically important because reductions can have an immediate and measurable impact on climate change. Methane, which is produced by intestinal fermentation during cow digestion, is responsible for approximately 30 percent of all human-caused methane emissions.

Large-scale in vivo trials are scheduled for 2024, with the aim of receiving regulatory approvals from the end of 2026. Mootral is accelerating its adoption and plans to scale up to 300 million cows over the next decade.

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