Cows genetically modified to burp and fart less could cut methane emissions by half

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Scientists have identified genetically inherited gut microbes that regulate how much methane a cow produces.

Cows that have been genetically modified so they burp and fart less could have a major impact on climate change—potentially helping to reduce global warming by cutting methane emissions by half, scientists have said.

Previously, scientists have proposed different ways to reduce methane emissions from livestock, such as introducing dietary changes. However, this is unlikely to make a big difference in terms of climate change., a team of researchers has identified a group of genetically inherited gut microbes that regulate how much methane a cow produces. By finding these microbes, researchers could find a way to manipulate them so the cow produces far less methane.

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