Arla defends trial of methane reducing feed additive after public concerns

It is after some smaller dairies and farmers have publicly distanced themselves from the new project following safety concerns raised by members of the public

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Arla defends trial of methane reducing feed additive after public concerns

Arla has defended its announcement to trial the use of Bovaer, a feed additive which claims to reduce methane emissions from cows ‘on average by 27%.' It is after some smaller dairies and farmers have...

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