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Climate researchers 'potty train' cows to cut emissions

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Scientists say they have successfully "potty trained" cows to urinate in a designated toilet area as part of a programme aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions. The team of New Zealand and German researchers admitted the idea began as a joke but said dealing with cows' nitrogen-rich liquid waste could have genuine long-term climate benefits.

Added on the 14/09/2021 07:43:15 - Copyright : AFP EN

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