WAYNE, PA — The first peer-reviewed scientific paper examining Rumin8’s investigational veterinary product has confirmed its groundbreaking potential to reduce methane emissions in cattle. Conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), the trial demonstrated a 95.2% reduction in total methane emissions without any adverse impact on animal production or the rumen environment.
The study, published in Translational Animal Science, evaluated the effects of Rumin8’s oil-based investigational veterinary product (IVP), a bromoform-derived feed additive, on 24 feedlot cattle. Results showed a 95.2% decrease in total methane emissions, a 93.0% drop in methane yield per kilogram of dry matter intake, and a 93.4% dip in methane intensity per kilogram of average daily gain.
The findings highlight the capacity of synthetic bromoform, the IVP’s active ingredient, to mitigate the environmental impact of livestock systems. “Compared to other studies on synthetic halogenated methane analogues, the CH4 reductions observed with Rumin8 oil IVP in this study are among the most substantial reported,” the paper’s authors noted.
With global meat and milk consumption projected to rise 73% and 58%, respectively, by 2050, reducing enteric methane is critical for achieving international climate goals. This research validates Rumin8’s approach, which stabilizes tribromomethane via a scalable, cost-effective process, ensuring both climate and livestock performance are effectively addressed.
David Messina, CEO of Rumin8, emphasized the study’s importance. “The UC Davis trial and publication marks an important milestone for Rumin8, as a globally renowned research institution has now validated the methane reductions Rumin8 seen in Rumin8 studies conducted in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.”
Rumin8 is currently conducting further trials in major cattle markets worldwide as it seeks regulatory approval for its innovative feed and water-based methane-reducing solutions. The company’s technology has the potential to make a significant contribution to decarbonizing agriculture while supporting sustainable livestock production.
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