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Cows fed small amount of seaweed burp 86 per cent less methane in trial – ABC News
A trial where cattle were fed a small portion of seaweed in their diet has reduced their methane emissions by up to 86 per cent. But some scientists warn we need…
Feeding cattle a small amount of a seaweed species found in Australia has been shown to reduce their methane emissions by up to 86 per cent.
Key points:
- Red seaweed contains a compound that can reduce the production of methane
- Proponents say it could be the equivalent of removing 100 million cars from the road if adopted by the agriculture industry
- Some scientists warn the side effects of eating red seaweed on a large scale could include the production of ozone-depleting gas
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