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This study aims to assess the impact of supplementing Eragrostis curvula with Searsia lancea on fermentation and methane output.

April 10, 2026MethaneOpen Access

In Vitro Ruminal Fermentation and Gas and Methane Production of Eragrostis curvula Supplemented with Searsia lancea Leaf or Silage Meal

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In vitro study evaluates gas and methane production in livestock feed, suggesting effective supplementation strategies.

This study aims to assess the impact of supplementing Eragrostis curvula with Searsia lancea on fermentation and methane output.
Conducted an in vitro fermentation study using a semi-automated pressure transducer technique.
Compared grass hay alone (control) to hay supplemented with 15% or 30% of Searsia lancea leaf or silage meal.
Total gas and methane production was measured at multiple time intervals.
Used a complete randomized design with four replicates for each treatment.
Supplementation with 15% S. lancea increased gas production significantly during the first 24 hours.
30% supplementation of S. lancea also increased gas production but to a lesser extent.
S. lancea meals effectively reduced methane production at both 24 and 48 hours.
15% and 30% silage meal reduced methane production initially and later, indicating mixed effects.

Molele et al. (2026) studied this question.

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April 10, 2026MethaneOpen Access

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In vitro study evaluates gas and methane production in livestock feed, suggesting effective supplementation strategies.

This study aims to assess the impact of supplementing Eragrostis curvula with Searsia lancea on fermentation and methane output.
Conducted an in vitro fermentation study using a semi-automated pressure transducer technique.
Compared grass hay alone (control) to hay supplemented with 15% or 30% of Searsia lancea leaf or silage meal.
Total gas and methane production was measured at multiple time intervals.
Used a complete randomized design with four replicates for each treatment.
Supplementation with 15% S. lancea increased gas production significantly during the first 24 hours.
30% supplementation of S. lancea also increased gas production but to a lesser extent.
S. lancea meals effectively reduced methane production at both 24 and 48 hours.
15% and 30% silage meal reduced methane production initially and later, indicating mixed effects.

Molele et al. (2026) studied this question.

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