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University Initiative Aims to Cut Cattle Methane Emissions 30%

4/18/2025

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A groundbreaking initiative led by the University of Nebraska aims to breed cattle that produce 30% less methane, significantly curbing greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious $27.4 million project, supported by the Bezos Earth Fund, seeks to improve livestock efficiency through genetic selection, promising advantages for both farmers and consumers in the fight against climate change.

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A groundbreaking initiative led by the University of Nebraska aims to breed cattle that produce 30% less methane, significantly curbing greenhouse gas emissions. This ambitious $27.4 million project, supported by the Bezos Earth Fund, seeks to improve livestock efficiency through genetic selection, promising advantages for both farmers and consumers in the fight against climate change.