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Vaccine could cut cow burp impact.

Authors :
Cuff, Madeleine
Source :
New Scientist. 8/10/2024, Vol. 263 Issue 3503, p16-16. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A start-up called ArkeaBio has developed a prototype vaccine that reduces methane emissions from cow burps by 13%. Cattle produce methane as a byproduct of digesting grass and hay, making agriculture the largest source of human-caused methane pollution. The vaccine targets methane-producing bacteria in cows' digestive systems and has shown promising results in a trial, with no adverse side effects or disruption to growth rate. ArkeaBio aims to bring a commercial vaccine to market within three years, with the goal of reducing methane emissions by 15 to 20% per cow for at least 3 to 6 months. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
263
Issue :
3503
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178868662
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(24)01434-9