Enumeration, identification and characterisation of methanogens colonising pre-ruminant calves : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Enumeration, identification and characterisation of methanogens colonising pre-ruminant calves : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Methane-producing archaea, methanogens, in ruminant animals are a major source of anthropogenic methane. With a global warming potential 23 times greater than carbon dioxide, methane has been targeted for reduction under the Kyoto protocol. In New Zealand methane emissions from ruminant animals are major contributor to the national greenhouse gas inventory. For this reason agricultural industries are challenged with reducing methane emissions from ruminants. This investigation on methanogens ...

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Thesis

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Masters

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2007

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Evans, Paul Nicolas

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/12333

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Rumen -- Microbiology / Methanobacteriaceae / Calves -- Physiology

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