Gassed about beef — serving up methane-reduced beef

The first beef to be produced using CH4 Global’s methane-reducing Asparagopsis feed supplement has been served to the public today (27 September).

As part of a deal, CH4 Global supplied its supplement to food and protein manufacturer CirPro for use with its commercial feedlot partners in South Australia.

CirPro’s beef is the first commercial production where cattle have been fed red seaweed (Asparagopsis armata and taxiformis), which is designed to reduce methane emissions from cows, cattle and sheep by up to 90%.

CH4 Australia’s General Manager Adam Main said: “The beef we’re eating today from CirPro’s and its partner feedlot HBRural near Port Pirie, heralds the beginning of a new, South Australian-based supply chain that will inform and change the entire industry.”

The supplement is formulated using Asparagopsis from both marine and tank cultivation and is being supplied by CH4 Global’s South Australian and New Zealand operations.

CirPro Chief Executive Reg Smyth said his company was excited to be the first to partner with CH4 Global to receive commercial supply of Asparagopsis supplement.

“This is an important time in our journey towards the creation of a carbon-neutral beef industry in Australia by letting everyone know that we can supply commercially available, methane-reduced beef.” Smyth said.

CH4 Global is currently in talks with three feedlots across Australia.

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