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Probiotics
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Livestock production faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint
while maintaining productivity. Methane and ammonia emissions from animal
agriculture contribute significantly to greenhouse gas production and environmental
pollution. The livestock sector accounts for approximately 14.5% of global
greenhouse gas emissions, with methane representing the largest component.
Simultaneously, ammonia emissions from livestock operations contribute to air
quality degradation and eutrophication of water bodies. Probiotics have emerged as a
promising biotechnological solution that addresses these environmental concerns
while improving animal performance in livestock farms.