Sheep EBV to identify methane emission scores

A new estimated breeding value (EBV) to identify sheep with the lowest methane emission scores is due to be launched in the next couple of years. Wendy Short reports.

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Sheep EBV to identify methane emission scores

A new estimated breeding value (EBV) to identify sheep with the lowest methane emission scores is due to be launched in the next couple of years. Wendy Short reports. The global sheep supply chain is...

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