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LOW CARBON MILK

A feed additive certified to reduce enteric methane production in dairy cows and beef cattle

July 2018
July 2022
Gallery LOW CARBON MILK 1
Gallery LOW CARBON MILK 1
01.

Identification

AGOLIN RUMINANT is a natural feed supplement, based on carefully selected blend of plant extracts, certified to reduce enteric methane production in dairy cows and beef cattle. 1 g of AGOLIN RUMINANT fed to a cow each day has shown in trials not only a positive effect on performance but also on enteric methane mitigation of about 500 kg CO2-equivalent per annum.

Legal notice: Agolin SA produces premixtures of flavourings for animal feedstuffs. Scientific studies and publications about our products shall not be interpreted as claims. Regulations for product use are established country by country. Please consult your local Agolin distributor.

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Label Date July 5, 2022
By Agolin
From Switzerland
Maturity stage Medium and large scale commercialization
Looking For New clients, Visibility, Credibility
02.

Implementation Stories

LOW CARBON MILK by Agolin
Implemented by Barry-Callebaut in Bière (Switzerland) in 2021

Agolin SA, a Swiss based Company which develops and markets feed additives based on botanical compounds, has joined forces with global chocolate producer Barry Callebaut and Gold Standard (GS), a leading carbon reduction project development and verification provider, to establish a methodology in which dairy producers can become suppliers of low carbon milk. Two pilot studies were established, one in the Netherlands and one in the US, involving 65 farms and over 15,000 cows in total in order to develop the methodology for the concept.

Result

The GS methodology confirmed an average reduction of 1,200 metric tonnes (MT) over a six month period in the Netherlands and a reduction of 500 MT by August of 2020 in the US.

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The environmental benefits

  • The CO2-eq. saving by feeding AGOLIN RUMIANT to dairy cows can be converted into carbon credits
  • 10'000 kg milk produced with AGOLIN RUMINANT fed cows (1 g / day / animal), show a 9.2 % lower carbon footprint or a reduction of 500 kg CO2-equivalent per cow and year
  • Each ton of AGOLIN RUMINANT has the potential to reduce CO2-eq by 1500 tons (according to trials)
04.

The Financial benefits

  • The economic benefit for a farmer involved in the VCS-Mooh project amounts to CHF 100 / ton of CO2-eq saved
  • Agolin Ruminant fed cows utilise better their feed due to improved digestion (+4% feed efficiency)
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Company Profile

Agolin

AGOLIN SA develops feed additives. Its flagship product is certified to reduce methane production in ruminants.

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Headquarters 1145 Bière, Switzerland
07.

Networking Partner

CleantechAlps

As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.

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