Ruminants excrete as much as 70–95% of the nitrogen (N) they consume. The urine patch is
the conduit through which much of this N is recycled in grazed pasture systems. This chapter …

In this review we explore the biotic transformations of nitrogenous compounds that occur
during denitrification, and the factors that influence denitrifier populations and enzyme …

With the advent of global industrialisation and adaptation of smart life there is rise in
anthropogenic pollution especially in water. Remediation of the pollutants (such as metals …

The aim of this review is to summarize the current knowledge of methane (CH4) production
from ruminants. The objectives are to identify the factors affecting CH4 production. Methane …

The 2006 FAO report concerning the environmental impact of the livestock sector has
generated scientific debate, especially considering the context of global warming and the …

New Zealand's intensively grazed pastures receive the majority of nitrogen (N) input in the
form of urea, which is the major constituent of animal urine and the most common form of …

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions account for~ 10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, with most of these emissions (~ 90%) deriving from agricultural practices. Animal …

Highlights•Acidification acts as a benchmark in mitigating methane emissions in stored
slurry.•Efficacy of chemical additives to mitigate methane emissions varied with …

Soil microorganisms regulate carbon (C) transfer from terrestrial sources to the atmosphere,
therefore playing a pivotal role in soil C dynamics. Worldwide, grazing is one of the most …

Abstract The United Nations, Food and Agricultural Organization [FAO, Steinfeld, Gerber,
Wassenaar, Castel, Rosales, and de Haan (2006). Livestock's Long Shadow. Food and …