New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future. The welcome news comes following the first year of a research programme run by major New Zealand artificial breeding companies LIC and CRV.
“Because I’ve been in farming most of my life, I can’t go onto a farm and simply sell a product. I’m not wired that way. When I’m talking with a farmer about genetic improvement, all I want to do is help make their life better.”