Methane reduction in cattle without compromising performance
SilvAir™ is Cargill's nutritional solution to lower enteric methane production by up to 10%, while maintaining cattle performance.
Backed and Better
SilvAir* contains an award-winning**, patented technology*** that's backed by over 10 years of research and 30 peer-reviewed studies published in independent scientific journals.
When added to animal feed, it stimulates a natural process in the rumen, creating ammonia from hydrogen that would otherwise become methane.
For dairy cows, the ammonia can be used to create milk protein, and for beef cattle, it can create more protein for growth.
*SilvAir is registered for use in the EU, UK and Brazil. Product availability and approved claims varies by region and country. Please speak with your Cargill or Provimi representative to discuss your methane emission reduction options.**2022 lnnov'Space award winner; *** Patents related to the SilvAir product and methods of use have been granted in multiple countries.
Bring on the benefits
Reduces enteric methane up to 10%
Replaces dietary protein and calcium
Maintains production and performance
Over 10 years of research and knowledge
Understanding SilvAir
Benefits
- Proven solution, backed by more than 10 years of research and knowledge
- Maintains production and performance whilst reducing enteric methane production by up to 10% across typical diets
- Replaces some dietary crude protein, which has potential cost advantages
- Provides valuable soluble calcium
- Accurate feeding rate–as it is incorporated into feed – which results in a consistent and measured feed intake and outcome on farm
Investment Results
- Up to a 10% reduction in methane emissions and reduction in CO2 by around 50kg per animal during the finishing phase*
*Based on an animal that consumes 10kg of dry matter from a confinement diet produces methane, in an amount equivalent to 4–5kg of CO2/day, which would result in approximately 500kg of CO2 in 110 days of finishing.
Improve Sustainable Farming
SilvAir is a key part of Reach4Reduction, our holistic approach to methane emission reduction. Reach4Reduction encompasses three critical areas of impact:
- On-farm productivity management to improve feed conversion rates
- Feed and nutrition to optimize animal performance and health
- Innovation and technologies that reduce methane emissions.
Our promise
At Cargill, we are working alongside our connections around the world to drive even greater progress in sustainability. With our deep nutritional expertise, global and local knowledge and practical application experience, we focus on delivering the outcomes our customers and consumers most want and need: performance, well-being, and sustainability.
From our ongoing research and knowledge on reducing methane emissions to using the best feed nutrition management practices available, our holistic approach creates a meaningful impact that helps our customers today and into the future.
*Some products are only approved for use in certain geographies, end uses, and/or at certain usage levels. It is the customer's responsibility to determine, for a particular geography, that (i) the product, its use and usage levels; (ii) the customer's product and its use; and (iii) any claims made about the customer's product, all comply with applicable laws and regulations. *Any references to “natural/naturally” are as defined by AAFCO. Any references to “feed additive(s)” are as per the laws and regulations in the United States. For product registration information, please refer to the product data sheets. For more information on specific products in your location, please reach out to our local Cargill animal nutrition representatives. Contact Us