- In May 2024, Elanco Animal Health announced that the U.S. FDA had completed its multi-year review of Bovaer®, a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient for lactating dairy cows. The FDA confirmed that Bovaer meets all safety and efficacy requirements, paving the way for its U.S. market launch in Q3 2024. Just one tablespoon per cow per day can reduce enteric methane emissions by approximately 30%, equivalent to 1.2 metric tons of CO₂e per cow annually. This milestone supports Elanco’s vision for climate-neutral dairy farming, while also offering carbon credit opportunities for producers
- In May 2024, the U.S. FDA approved Bovaer® (3-nitrooxypropanol or 3-NOP), a methane-reducing feed additive developed by DSM-Firmenich, for use in lactating dairy cows. This approval followed a multi-year safety and efficacy review, enabling its U.S. launch through strategic partner Elanco Animal Health. Bovaer works by inhibiting methane production in cows’ digestive systems, reducing emissions by up to 30% per cow annually. To support demand, a new production facility in Scotland is expected to begin operations in 2025, with capacity to treat 4–5 million cows per year
- In March 2024, Royal DSM advanced its climate-focused innovations by launching a methane-reducing feed additive in collaboration with leading U.S. dairy farms. This initiative aimed to cut enteric methane emissions by up to 30%, aligning with global efforts to decarbonize agriculture. The additive—Bovaer® (3-nitrooxypropanol)—works by inhibiting an enzyme in the cow’s rumen responsible for methane production, delivering results within 30 minutes of ingestion. This rollout marked a significant milestone in DSM’s strategy to scale sustainable livestock solutions and support climate-neutral dairy farming in the U.S.
- In November 2023, UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture, entered a multi-year strategic partnership with CH4 Global to distribute Methane Tamer™, a seaweed-based feed supplement designed to reduce enteric methane emissions in cattle by up to 90%. The collaboration targets major cattle-producing regions—India, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay—which collectively represent over 40% of the world’s cattle population. By integrating Methane Tamer™ into UPL’s existing feed formulations and leveraging its vast distribution network, the initiative aims to scale climate-smart livestock practices and significantly reduce agriculture’s greenhouse gas footprint
- In May 2023, Alltech acquired a majority stake in Agolin, a Swiss company renowned for its plant-based nutrition solutions aimed at improving livestock performance and sustainability. Agolin’s flagship product, Agolin Ruminant, was the first feed additive certified by The Carbon Trust for methane reduction in ruminants, making it a key asset in global efforts to combat climate change. This strategic acquisition enhances Alltech’s portfolio of eco-friendly feed technologies, enabling farmers to boost milk and meat production while reducing their environmental footprint. The partnership also opens doors for new innovations combining Alltech’s nutritional expertise with Agolin’s essential oil blends
