dsm-firmenich gains China approval for Bovaer in lactating cows
- China’s MARA approved Bovaer for use in lactating cows under Announcement No. 1081.
- The registration was issued on October 21, 2026, under number (2026) 外饲准字993号.
- China’s 2023 methane action plan identifies agriculture as a focus for controlling livestock methane emissions.
- The additive is fed daily to more than 500,000 cows; research reports an average methane reduction of around 30% in dairy cows.
China approval
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has approved dsm-firmenich’s Bovaer feed additive for use in lactating cows. The registration appears under MARA Announcement No. 1081, issued on October 21, 2026, with registration number (2026) 外饲准字993号.
Emissions reduction
Research has shown that Bovaer reduces enteric methane emissions from dairy cows by around 30% on average. Actual reductions depend on factors including diet, dose and feeding conditions. The additive has been commercially used since 2022 and is fed daily to more than 500,000 cows.
Policy context
China’s Methane Emissions Control Action Plan, published in 2023, identifies agriculture as an area for action and calls for technologies to control enteric methane emissions from livestock. China has committed to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
Source: dsm-firmenich