Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Effect of divergent fibre digestion efficiency on growth performance, methane emissions, and carcass characteristics of beef cattle, and its association with the host genetic/genomic makeup
Agreement Number:
AMRC-0051-1A
Agreement Value:
$153,846.15
Agreement Date:
Aug 26, 2024 - Feb 22, 2025
Description:
This project aims to provide further insight into animal traits that could be used for selection and breeding, and the key microbes and enzymes involved in fibre degradation.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To develop a solution to reduce enteric methane.
Location:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7J5C9
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q2-00046
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119279313
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Program:
Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge
Program Purpose:
Invests in innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that reduce enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector, specifically cow-calf operations, feedlot, and dairy.
NAICS Code:
0