The Mexico Livestock Protocol provides guidance to calculate, report, and verify GHG emission reductions associated with installing a manure biogas control system for livestock operations, such as dairy cattle and swine farms, in Mexico. These protocols were first adopted by the Reserve Board in July 2009.
- Mexico Livestock Protocol Version 2.0 (September 29, 2010) (English)
- Errata and Clarifications to Mexico Livestock Protocol Version 2.0 (March 28, 2012)
- Mexico Livestock Protocol Version 2.0 (September 29, 2010) (Espanol)
Protocol Companion Documents & Tools
The documents and tools below are made available to account holders upon request. The tools are designed to help livestock project developers organize their project data and facilitate verification. Use of the tools is optional; however, it may be useful in identifying important aspects of the Livestock Protocol and streamlining verification.
Protocol Version | Relevant Document/Tool | Description |
Mexico Livestock Protocol Version 2.0 | Reserve Mexico Livestock Calculation Tool Version 2.0b (Deciembre 2016) | The Reserve has developed the Mexico Livestock Calculation Tool to assist with the quantification of projects using the Mexico Livestock Protocol. If you are developing a livestock project and would like to receive a copy of this tool, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. In the body of the e-mail message, please include the following information:
Use of this tool is optional, but only the most current version should be used for project quantification. |
Protocol Revisions
The Mexico Livestock Protocol is not currently undergoing revision.
Protocol Development & Previous Versions
Use the link below to access information about the original protocol development process and view previous versions of the Mexico Livestock Protocol. Public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.
Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:
- Version 2.0 (September 29, 2010)
- Version 1.0 (July 1, 2009)
Please contact the Reserve with questions or comments.