Grass-fed cattle in Northern Australian mostly eat native grasses as they are more hardy given the environment: Queensland Bluegrass and Mitchell Grass for example.
Yes, feedlots do allow for raising cattle faster and more consistently, but are problematic for runoff.
There are projects to develop and market seaweed-based feed to reduce burping:
https://www.csiro.au/en/research/animals/livestock/futurefee...
Grass-fed cattle in Northern Australian mostly eat native grasses as they are more hardy given the environment: Queensland Bluegrass and Mitchell Grass for example.
Yes, feedlots do allow for raising cattle faster and more consistently, but are problematic for runoff.
https://futurebeef.com.au/resources/beef-cattle-feedlot/
https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/agriculture/sustainable-f...