Methane gas emissions from animal husbandry

It has been estimated that cattle generate 60 million tons of methane gas each year, contributing significantly to the greenhouse effect. Domestic animals were the third largest source of Canadian methane emissions in 1990, being 27% of 3.7 megatonnes.

1. Increase in atmospheric concentration of methane
2. Gaseous air pollutants
3. Environmental hazards from meat production

1. Effluents from animal husbandry

1. Underuse of refuse-derived fuel
2. Industrial air emissions

1. Reducing methane emissions from animal husbandry
2. Reducing atmospheric methane concentrations
3. Improving animal feed products

1. Emissions