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Validated by GFLI: Carbon footprint of Selko Intellibond

Important to know...

First feed additive included in GFLI database

Selko IntelliBond is the first feed additive for animals that was incorporated into the GFLI database, which is a significant achievement. This means that Selko IntelliBond is the first LCA approved feed additive.

LCA results of Selko Intellibond

The production of Selko IntelliBond Copper emits 2.37 Mt CO₂ per ton of product, IntelliBond Zinc emits 1.94 Mt CO₂ per ton, and IntelliBond Manganese emits 2.53 Mt CO₂ per ton.

What is GFLI & LCA?

Worldwide, the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) is the leading source of environmental footprint data for feed related raw materials. The GFLI database is the independent reference for objective calculations of the carbon footprint of animal feed ingredients. The GFLI database contains a credible and transparent environmental assessment of every animal feed ingredient, called Life Cycle Analysis. The LCA methodology is used worldwide to assess environmental impacts of commercial products, services and processes. The detailed information in the database can assist the industry in improving their environmental footprint.

How the LCA information helps cattle farm managers & nutritionists reduce carbon footprint

By leveraging GFLI metrics, cattle farm managers can make informed decisions that reduce the environmental impact of their feed practices, improve efficiency, and align with sustainability goals.

  • Data-Driven Feed Selection: Farm managers can compare the environmental impacts of different feed options and select those with lower carbon footprints while maintaining nutritional value.
  • Optimized Feed Formulations: Using GFLI data, nutritionists can formulate rations that minimize the environmental impact without compromising animal health or productivity. This enables farms to achieve efficient feed conversion ratios, reducing waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of animal product (e.g., milk or beef).
  • Benchmarking and Goal Setting: Managers can set measurable goals to reduce their farm’s overall carbon footprint by adopting feeds with lower life cycle impacts.
  • Compliance with Sustainability Standards: GFLI data can help farm managers meet sustainability standards and become certified by documenting the environmental performance of their feed practices. Transparent use of GFLI metrics also allows farm managers to quantify and communicate their efforts to lower feed-related emission to consumers and stakeholders who value sustainability.
  • Nudging suppliers: By discussing the LCA data about specific feed ingredients from the GFLI database, farm managers can stimulate feed producers to do better.

Why is it important that GFLI validates the carbon footprint of our products?

GFLI certification of an animal feed additive provides recognition and validation from an independent, prestigious institute. Furthermore, inclusion in the GFLI database allows the data to be accessible to a global audience that is working hard to make dairy and beef farming more sustainable.

Conclusion

Controlling trace metal levels in beef manure from feedlots is important to reduce the environmental impact of beef feedlot operations. By utilizing advanced nutritional supplementation strategies including Selko IntelliBond hydroxy trace minerals, farmers can secure long-term productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability.

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Improving health and performance for your beef cattle with Selko IntelliBond

Enhance the health and performance of your beef cattle with Selko® IntelliBond®. As the original hydroxy trace mineral source, Selko® IntelliBond® ensures your cattle receive precise trace mineral nutrition at every stage of production. Discover how this innovation can support your livestock's health, boost performance, and increase profitability.

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References about trace mineral management of feedlot cattle

  1. Spears, W, Kegley, E.B. and L.A. Mullis (2004) Bioavailability of copper from tribasic copper chloride and copper sulfate in growing cattle. Animal Feed Science and Technology 116: 1–13.

  2. Shaeffer, G.L, Lloyd, K.E, and J.W. Spears (2017). Bioavailability of zinc hydroxychloride relative to zinc sulfate in growing cattle fed a corn-cottonseed hull-based diet. Anim. Feed Sci. and Tech. 232:1-5.

  3. Wiebusch, A. T., M. L. Silveira, L. S. Caramalac, H. J. Fernandes, and J. D. Arthington (2015). Effect of copper, zinc, and manganese source on preferential free-choice intake of salt-based supplements by beef calves and precipitation-impacted metal loss. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl. s3):824.

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