# Feeding protein supplements could reduce cattle emissions | Feed Strategy

> A retired USDA researcher's analysis of multiple studies found steers on low-quality forage produced about 10% less methane when fed supplemental protein as DDGS or cottonseed meal. DDGS gave a slightly larger reduction than cottonseed meal, which the researcher linked to higher fat content.

- Date: 2021-06-07 · published 2021-06-07T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/46693-feeding-protein-supplements-could-reduce-cattle-emissions-feed-strategy
- Commodities: [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md)

## Why it matters

The findings could support demand for protein supplements like DDGS and cottonseed meal as producers look for emissions-reducing practices, though the effect on prices is modest and long-term.

## Read by commodity

- CSM: neutral
- DDGS: neutral

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-nutrition/article/15442241/feeding-protein-supplements-could-reduce-cattle-emissions

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