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New Research Reveals Sheep Feed Efficiency Breakthrough

7/3/2025

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Researchers from Western Australia unveiled groundbreaking findings on sheep feed efficiency and methane emissions at an international conference in New Zealand. Led by Brittany Bolt, the study reveals the potential to select sheep that require less feed and emit less methane, paving the way for a more sustainable and profitable sheep industry amidst evolving market demands.

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Researchers from Western Australia unveiled groundbreaking findings on sheep feed efficiency and methane emissions at an international conference in New Zealand. Led by Brittany Bolt, the study reveals the potential to select sheep that require less feed and emit less methane, paving the way for a more sustainable and profitable sheep industry amidst evolving market demands.