Methods of methane measurement in ruminants

Authors

  • J. BROUČEK

Keywords:

methane, emission, method

Abstract

This review is devoted to methodology, which can help direct and indirect measurement of methane emissions. This paper will be useful for expanding the knowledge base of researchers, farm planners, and policymakers as they work to develop and maintain sustainable environment conditions for farming systems in Slovakia. The following methods like respiration chamber, SF6 technique, alternative methods, micrometeorological methods, proxy methods, in vitro gas production technique, and models for predicting methane production are described. Above mentioned methods are compared and their advantages and disadvantages are enlisted.

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Published

2014-03-31

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Reviews

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