Method for the inhibition of methanogenesis

摘要

The current invention is directed toward a method for inhibiting methanogenesis and/or the growth of methanogens. The method comprises contacting a methanogenic archaea medium with a methane inhibiting amount and/or a growth inhibiting amount of a compound that specifically inhibits methane formation and inhibits the growth of methanogens. A method to increase feed efficiency in a ruminant is also provided via administering to the animal an effective rumen modifying amount of a compound that specifically inhibits methanogenesis.