A review on the use of coconut oil to mitigate methane emissions in ruminants: mechanisms of action and research progress
Pramote Paengkoum
Methane (CH4) generated during ruminal fermentation in ruminants is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and represents a substantial loss of dietary energy. Therefore, mitigating enteric CH4 emissions through safe and efficient nutritional strategies is of considerable ecological and economic significance. Coconut oil (CO) has received increasing attention due to its distinctive fatty acid profile. Accumulating evidence indicates that the medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) abundant in C