Swiss scientists suggest not to feed the camels

The share of ruminant animals accounts for about 20 percent of global methane emissions. This gas contributes to the greenhouse effect, and researchers are constantly looking for ways to reduce the production of these emissions from cows, sheep and camels.



Researchers from the University of Zurich, under the auspices of the Swiss national science Foundation, conducted the calculations and came to the following conclusion: in absolute terms camels emit less methane than cows and sheep of comparable body size. However, if you compare methane production with the amount of converted feed, then the amount of emissions is approximately equal in both groups. "The results show that camels have a lower metabolism. Therefore, they should receive less food and will produce less methane than our domestic ruminants", says the vet Markus Klaus. Low metabolism camels explains why they thrive in areas with food shortages — deserts and barren mountainous areas.



Source: nauka24news.ru/