Asparagopsis
Decarbonizing
Livestock.
Asparagopsis
The Problem
Ruminants such as cattle and sheep produce methane gas during digestion, releasing it into the atmosphere as burps. Methane from cattle burps alone accounts for approximately 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
With around 1.5 billion cattle and 1.2 billion sheep in the world — and those numbers continuing to grow — balancing food security with climate action is an urgent global challenge.
Our Solution
Asparagopsis is a type of red seaweed. Scientific studies have demonstrated that naturally occurring compounds in Asparagopsis inhibit methane production in the digestive systems of ruminants.
Research has shown that small amounts added to feed can reduce methane emissions from ruminants by over 80%. Effective methane reduction is achieved without adverse effects on animal health or productivity.
Asparagopsis is considered one of the more challenging seaweeds to cultivate. Through our proprietary land-based cultivation and selection technology, we efficiently and consistently produce specimens with high concentrations of active compounds.
We welcome inquiries from any field — feed, livestock, research, investment, and beyond.