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Faculty of Science Seminar Series 2023-2024

Abstract: This seminar will give an overview on a study set out to answer if feed additives mitigate methane emissions and undigested nitrates produced by ruminants in dairy cattle manure. Globally, pollution by animal husbandry is a major concern. Increased breeding leads to the significant generation of solid, liquid and gaseous waste which is not easily managed. It is estimated that in 2018, Malta generated 60,000 metric tons of CO2-equivalent methane, which is an important greenhouse gas derived mainly from agricultural activities, with farms contributing mainly to this emission and one direct consequence is that Malta has one of the highest concentration of nitrates in its ground water. This study aimed to formulate different dairy feed regimens that would reduce methane and nitrate emissions. ¸£ÀûÔÚÏßÃâ·Ñ on the various feed regimen was also be used to determine how gut health and the general status of the cow have been affected. 

The Speaker: Jamie Buttigieg is a PhD student at the Department of Chemistry. He graduated with a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in Natural Environment and Resources Management from the Institute of Earth Systems at the University of Malta. He worked on the CowNmeth Project as a Research Support Officer.

Note: For any information about this event email the organiser, Prof. Noel Aquilina on email.