TIER Quantification Protocol for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fed Cattle
To ensure Alberta’s cattle sector remains competitive and sustainable, the Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association and Alberta Beef Producers respectfully request a major review of Alberta’s Quantification Protocol for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fed Cattle. We recommend the following amendments to improve the protocol’s effectiveness:
1. Methane-reducing feed additives: Recognize the impact of methane-reducing feed additives and incorporate them into the protocol.
2. Rolling 10-year baseline: Implement a rolling baseline to trail the current project year by 10 years, advancing by one year thereafter. This will encourage continuous innovation and improvements in emissions reduction practices.
3. Align with federal REME protocol: Allow backgrounding feedlots and operations with only live weight data to be eligible under TIER. Additionally, include steam flaking of corn as a recognized methane-reduction measure.
