High-Producing Ruminants: Energy Metabolism and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue addresses key challenges in the sustainable intensification of ruminant livestock production systems, highlighting the link between increased productivity, energy demands, and environmental responsibility. We invite original research that explores energy partitioning and feed efficiency in high-producing ruminants across different production settings. Priority topics include innovative approaches to reduce enteric methane intensity through dietary interventions, rumen modulation, and feed additives. Manuscripts examining the use of feed resources and agro-industrial by-products to optimize energy supply while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions are especially encouraged. Studies on energy use efficiency, energy requirement estimation, and carbon footprint assessments of ruminant products in both intensive and smallholder systems are also welcome. This Special Issue aims to improve scientific understanding of how to balance productivity with climate action, supporting the development of economically sustainable and environmentally friendly ruminant production systems worldwide.

Dr. Kritapon Sommart
Guest Editor

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