EU approves methane-reducing feed additive for dairy

After inclusion in the EU registry, expected in the coming weeks, it is the first time a feed additive authorised in the EU for environmental benefits can be marketed. This marks a significant milestone for DSM, paving the way for Bovaer to revolutionise the dairy market, according to a recent press release.

First of its kind

Bovaer will contribute to the greening of the EU’s agriculture, and to the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy. As stated in the European Commission’s confirmation of approval, the innovative feed additive is safe for use without impacting the quality of dairy products and is the first of its kind to be available within the EU which can reduce methane emissions.

Bovaer slashes methane by around 30%

The dairy industry has an important role to play as enteric methane from dairy cows is responsible for up to 60% of the global greenhouse gas emissions from milk production. DSM’s ruminant feed additive Bovaer consistently reduces these methane emissions by around 30%. EU market authorisation therefore represents a ground-breaking step toward more sustainable milk production, giving farmers, dairy companies and retailers a trusted and safe product with proven efficacy that will substantially lower dairy’s carbon footprint. And ultimately enables the consumer to purchase sustainable dairy.

“Cutting farming-related methane emissions is key in our fight against climate change and today’s approval is a very telling example of what we can achieve through new agricultural innovations.”

^{– The Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, said in an EU press release:}

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