To reduce global warming, New Zealand targets cow burps

By Nick Perry | Associated PressIt might sound like the start of a humorous riddle, but it’s the subject of a huge scientific inquiry in New Zealand. And the answer could have profound effects on the health of the planet.

Nothing is off the table, from feeding the animals more seaweed to giving them a kombucha-style probiotic called “Kowbucha.” One British company has even developed a wearable harness for cows that oxidizes methane as it’s burped out. Much of the research is taking place at a Palmerston North campus, which some have jokingly taken to calling Gumboot Valley, in a nod to Silicon Valley.

Working in a similar way, inhibitors are compounds administered to the animals that directly dampen the methane microbes. Another target is the feed that animals eat, which scientists believe has the potential for reducing methane output by 20% to 30%.

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New Zealand targets cow burps to help reduce global warmingPALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand (AP) — How do you stop a cow from burping? It might sound like the start of a humorous riddle, but it's the subject of a huge scientific inquiry in New Zealand. And the answer could have profound effects on the health of the planet. Yeah no suprise NZ would vax cows Cow farts……we are worried about cow farts FFS Yes, let's try to change the climate by f'n up nature.
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