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Vaccine could cut cow burp impact.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 8/10/2024, Vol. 263 Issue 3503, p16-16. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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