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Springer Measuring Methane Production From Ruminants 2007 Edition by Harinder P.S. Makkar Philip E. Vercoe
This book gives a comprehensive and unique account of the methodologies for measuring methane from in vitro fermentation systems and from stall-fed and grazing animals. The methods and protocols have been presented in simple format for direct practical use. This book will equip the readers to measure and monitor methane emissions accurately and to meet the challenge of improving productivity from ruminants without damaging the environment. Table of contents : Forword; Introduction;Analysis of Methane S. Lopez and C J. Newbold; Measuring Methane Emission of Ruminants by In Vitro and In Vivo Techniques; C.R. Soliva and H.D. Hess; The SF6 Tracer Technique: Methane Measurement from Ruminants K.A. Johnson H.H. Westberg J.J. Michal and M.W. Cossalman; Estimation of Ruminal Methane Production from Measurement of Volatile Fatty Acid Production R.S. Hegarty and J.V. Nolan; Measurement of Methane Production Rate in the Rumen using Isotopic Tracers R.S. Hegarty R.A Leng and J.V. Nolan; Measurement of Methane from Grazing Animals: the Tunnel Method P.J. Murray D.C. Chadwick C.J. Newbold and D.R. Lockyer; A Protocol for the Operation of Open-Circuit Chanmbers for Measuring Methane Output in Sheep Y.J. Williams L. Klein and A-D.G. Wright; Construction and Operation of Ventilated Hood Type Respiration Calorimeters for In Vivo Measurement of Methane Production and Energy Partition in Ruminants T. Suzuki G.J. Crabb Takehiro Nishida S. Indramanee and M. Kurihara.