Feeding cows seaweed reduces methane emissions, but does it make economic sense?
May 8, 2025
As they digest grass and hay, cows produce significant amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas. In the quest to identify an alternative livestock feed, seaweed has emerged as a promising contender. (more…) READ MORE
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