Maria Isabel Cattoni

Dr. Maria Isabel Cattoni


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 December 2024 in Animals
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Jose Ignacio GereJose Ignacio Gere
Jose Ignacio Gere
Silvina RestovichSilvina Restovich
Silvina Restovich
JMJuan Mattera
Juan Mattera
MCMaria Isabel Cattoni
Maria Isabel Cattoni
ACAbimael Ortiz Chura
Abimael Ortiz Chura
MCMaría Esperanza Cerón-Cucchi
María Esperanza Cerón-Cucchi
This study aims to quantify enteric methane (CH4) emission and dry matter intake (DMI) in beef steers under two rotational grazing systems: (i) a mixture of cover crops (vetch + ryegrass + forage radish) (CC) and (ii) alfalfa and fescue pasture (AFP). Eighteen Hereford steers were divided into two groups (nine steers per group), assigned to either the CC or AFP. Methane emissions were measured using the SF6 tracer technique. The results showed that steers grazing CC produced 29% less CH4 in g/d compared to those on the AFP (119.1 vs. 167.1 g/d for CC and AFP, p < 0.05) and 36% less CH4 yield (4.3 vs. 6.7% of gross energy intake). However, average daily gain (ADG), DMI, and CH4 intensity (gCH4/kg ADG) did not significantly differ between treatments. The integration of CC in a cattle grazing system has the potential to reduce CH4 emissions by improving forage quality.