- Livestock are responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the majority from beef and milk production because cattle emit so much methane. A new study has found that changing the cow’s microbiome could cut methane by 50%, through selective breeding, or using probiotics in calves. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208449-we-could-breed-climate-friendly-cows-that-belch-less-methane/ 3 comments science
- We could breed climate-friendly cows that belch less methane https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208449-we-could-breed-climate-friendly-cows-that-belch-less-methane/ 12 comments science
- Livestock are responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the majority from beef and milk production because cattle emit so much methane. A new study has found that changing the cow’s microbiome could cut methane by 50%, through selective breeding, or using probiotics in calves. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208449-we-could-breed-climate-friendly-cows-that-belch-less-methane/ 4 comments science
- Livestock are responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with the majority from beef and milk production because cattle emit so much methane. A new study has found that changing the cow’s microbiome could cut methane by 50%, through selective breeding, or using probiotics in calves. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2208449-we-could-breed-climate-friendly-cows-that-belch-less-methane/ 3074 comments science
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