Ermias Kebreab Content

A Winemaking Byproduct Can Reduce Dairy Cattle Emissions

Malia Reiss — April 29, 2024 - 3:11pm

69�� researchers are feeding grape pomace, a byproduct of winemaking, to dairy cattle to reduce methane emissions.

TRANSITIONS: Kebreab Takes Global Post in CA&ES

Dave Jones — December 18, 2018 - 5:48pm

Dean Helene Dillard of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently announced the appointment of Professor Ermias Kebreab, who holds the Sesnon Endowed Chair in the Department of Animal Science, to serve as associate dean of Global Engagement and director of the World Food Center.

Can Seaweed Cut Methane Emissions on Dairy Farms?

Katherine E Kerlin — May 24, 2018 - 11:30am

Seaweed may be the super food dairy cattle need to reduce the amount of methane they burp into the atmosphere. Early results from research at 69�� indicate that just a touch of the ocean algae in cattle feed could dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions from California’s 1.8 million dairy cows.

TRANSITIONS: Ermias Kebreab Named Associate VP in Global Affairs

Dave Jones — July 11, 2016 - 9:00am

Professor Ermias Kebreab began his appointment July 1 as the associate vice provost of Academic Programs in Global Affairs. He succeeds Adrienne Martín, professor of Spanish in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, who has taken emeritus status after 20 years at 69��.