NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 109 An Australian study into the methane reductions achieved by feeding cattle Rumin8’s investigational veterinary product (Rumin8 IVP) added to findings of a recent US study, with methane reductions of 93% recorded in the trial at the University of New England (UNE). The results are similar to a recent study at renowned UC Davis, where total methane emissions in cattle were cut by 95% when fed a total mixed ration (TMR) that included Rumin8’s IVP oil. As part of the UNE trial, the methane emissions and other performance and animal health measurements from Angus-cross steers fed a TMR which included Rumin8’s oil-based IVP were compared against control steers fed the same TMR without Rumin8’s IVP. On average, supplementing the cattle feed with Rumin8 IVP reduced the total methane production by 93% and methane yield by 94%, with no adverse impact on dry matter feed intake (DMI). The study’s authors concluded: “Rumin8 IVP is a promising feed additive to reduce enteric methane emissions.” In addition to the 93% methane reduction, the paper’s authors noted that there was no significant effect on rumen pH or redox potential, and blood biochemical assays analysed as indicators of nutritional well-being, liver and kidney function showed Rumin8’s IVP had no effect on the different parameters analysed. Read more>> Australian cattle trial records +90% methane reduction with Rumin8’s IVP Photo: Rumin8 During World Pork Expo 2025, which was held June 4–5 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, the Alltech Pork Team hosted the Business Seminar, “Fighting for the Future of Agriculture: Everyone’s Role in Shaping the Narrative”. The seminar included leaders in the agriculture industry as they discussed the state of animal activism within the pork industry, what that means for everything from immediate impact today to the longevity of the pork business, and why it’s important for consumers and pork producers alike that we continue telling their stories. Lori Stevermer, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), hosted the conversation and was joined by Andy Curliss, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at NPPC; Kylee Deniz, Executive Director at Oklahoma Pork Council; and Susanna Elliott, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Alltech. They discussed animal activism within the pork industry, what that means from immediate impact today to the longevity of the pork business, and why it’s important for consumers and pork producers alike to continue telling their stories. The Business Seminar discussion was recorded and is available to view online. During World Pork Expo, Alltech also hosted a special screening of the World Without Cows documentary that is referenced in the Business Seminar video. Read more>> Alltech seminar spotlights animal activism in pork industry Photo: Courtesy of Alltech
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