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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 02:05Experimental Design
- 02:58Training the Animals to Use the AHCS
- 04:31Calibrating the AHCS
- 06:09The CO2 Recovery Test
- 07:53Gas Measurement
- 09:29Sample Methane Production Measurements
- 10:08Conclusion
Accuracy and precision of the techniques used to measure methane emissions from ruminant animals are critically important for the success of greenhouse gas mitigation efforts. This manuscript describes the principles and operation of an automated system to monitor methane and carbon dioxide mass fluxes from the breath of ruminant animals.
