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Low methane genetics could have more benefits than emissions reduction

Dr Sam Clark, Associate Professor in Animal Genetics, at Tullimba Research Feedlot.

A RESEARCHER examining the genetics of livestock-related methane says the results of the study could have more benefits than emissions reduction – giving producers the ability to select more productive cattle.

Dr Sam Clark from the University of New England gave last week’s Angus Australia conference an update on the $15m project, which is a collaboration between UNE, Angus, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Meat & Livestock Australia.

The first year of the study has involved testing…

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