Public approval in the UK important for methane reducing feed additive Bovaer

Prof Magowan from British Society of Animal Science said the push back from society has highlighted the need for the supply chain to be on the front foot of communication, with the fact that approved feed additives have passed thorough safety testing and are needed to maximise the reduction in the carbon foot print of meat and milk

Rachael Brown
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Public approval in the UK important for methane reducing feed additive Bovaer

The methane reducing feed additive Bovaer is safe and has gone through all the safety mechanisms, but that scientific rigour may not give us the social licence, for society to accept it in the UK. READ...

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