NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 Athian and Elanco launch carbon marketplace for dairy farmers Athian announced the establishment of the firstof-its-kind voluntary livestock carbon insetting marketplace, with the first accepted protocol aimed at reducing enteric methane emissions and improving feed utilisation by using innovative feed management products from Elanco Animal Health. This new carbon marketplace creates an opportunity for farmers to monetize their greenhouse gas emission reductions. “Athian’s first carbon credits for dairy are an exciting and crucial step as they demonstrate the ability to tangibly quantify and verify greenhouse gas emissions reductions and create monetary value for farmers for their efforts,” said Paul Myer, CEO of Athian. “This marketplace, specifically designed for the animal protein industry, is different than traditional offsetting carbon marketplaces because it keeps the value—economic value as well as positive environmental value—in the animal protein value chain.” “As a co-creator and seed investor in Athian, we’re excited to see the company reach the milestones that will bring new value to farmers and help them advance towards climate-neutral farming,” said Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health. “As a leader in animal health, we’ve focused first on delivering enteric methane reduction solutions to producers. If the entire U.S. dairy industry leveraged this intervention, it would avoid 4.7 million metric tonnes of CO2e emissions annually from enteric, feed, and manure emissions. This is a game changer for value creation throughout the food chain, and it’s just the start. Environmental sustainability needs to be grounded in farmer profitability.” Read more>> Nor-Feed taken one more step towards transparency and sustainability, as it announced the publication of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its citrus extract feed additive in the scientific journal Animals. According to the company, this contribution illustrates Nor-Feed's comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. Collaborating with the specialised and independent consultancy firm EVEA, Nor-Feed's LCA delves into the impact of manufacturing, distributing, and utilising the citrus extract feed additive in broiler chicken and swine productions. The environmental performance assessment highlights the benefits of incorporating this innovative feed additive into swine and broiler chicken diets, showcasing its potential to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with meat production. For example, the study reveals that the utilisation of 25kg of the citrus extract feed additive in broiler production leads to a net reduction of 6 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This research, subjected to rigorous scientific peer review, exemplifies Nor-Feed's plant-based feed additives as a dual-force solution: enhancing animal zootechnical performances while simultaneously minimising the environmental footprint of meat production chains. Furthermore, the same methodology has been applied to Nor-Feed’s main products. Detailed Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) data for Nor-Feed's key offerings is now accessible in the comprehensive documentation available on the company website. Read more>> Nor-Feed unveils LCA of citrus extract feed additive
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