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Project Code [2023GEH253]
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Project title
Reducing global sheep methane emissions: sustainability in practice via new breeding goals
Primary Funding Agency
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
Teagasc
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
This project aims to create an infrastructure for the incorporation of genetic merit for low environmental impact into national breeding schemes that dovetails into the IPCC inventory and provides a mechanism for national and global comparison. Key benefits would be the incorporation of methane emissions, feed intake and efficiency measures. As all partner countries have invested in the same technology to measure methane emissions (portable accumulation chambers, PACs) from individual sheep, we have the perfect platform for synergistic research and investment has been made in developing an impactful team.
Grant Approved
�260,291.89
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
2. Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/03/2025