Rumin8 Response of yearling steers to the inclusion of stabilized water soluble tribromomethane in the drinking water

The primary aim of the study is to evaluate water delivery of a synthetic tribromomethane (TBM) additive to reduce enteric methane production and increase liveweight (LW) gain (LWG) and feed conversion efficiency (FCE) of cattle. The secondary aims are to compare water delivery with feed delivery of TBM and to determine the concentration of TBM in tissue samples after withdrawal of TBM from the water and feed. Rumin8 has developed a proprietary approach to formulating synthetic TBM and delivering via feed or water to fit modern cattle production systems. To date, Rumin8 has performed multiple proof of principle studies to define dosage and measure methane production, yield, and intensity in controlled cattle and sheep experiments. This study will evaluate new formulations of proprietary products for inclusion in total mixed rations as well as products designed for delivery in medicating water delivery systems.