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Dairy Gas Emissions Model (DairyGEM)

Published by Agricultural Research Service | Department of Agriculture | Metadata Last Checked: July 28, 2025 | Last Modified: 2023-11-30
The Dairy Gas Emissions Model (DairyGEM) uses process level simulation and process related emission factors to predict ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, VOC and greenhouse gas emissions along with the carbon, energy and water footprints of dairy production systems. A process-based simulation is used to predict ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and VOC emissions as influenced by climate and farm management. Net carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions are also estimated using process simulation or process related emission factors. Environmental footprints are determined that include both primary and secondary sources. Primary sources occur during the farm production process and secondary sources are those occurring during the production of resources used including machinery, fuel, electricity, fertilizer, pesticides, and plastic. Resources in this dataset:Resource Title: Dairy Gas Emissions Model - home. File Name: Web Page, url: https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/up-pa/pswmru/docs/dairy-gas-emissions-model/ Provides description of the DairyGEM model with links to reference manual, download instructions, and training video module.

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