Scientists develop a pill to reduce methane emissions from cows by altering gut bacteria.

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, are developing a pill to alter cow gut bacteria, reducing methane emissions. Cattle farming majorly contributes to methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The project, with a $70 million budget, aims to introduce genetically modified microbes that soak up hydrogen, starving methane-producing bacteria. The goal is a single-dose treatment for young cattle, as they typically cannot receive daily supplements.

November 24, 2024
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