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Genetically modifying cows so they burp and fart less - that's one of 40 initiatives to reduce emissions being considered by the cattle and sheep industry.
Researchers are investigating the merits of selective breeding to alter the genetic makeup of certain breeds of cows and sheep.
The new breeds would produce less methane in a bid to reduce the impact of farming on the environment.
Genetically modifying cows so they burp and fart less - that's one of 40 initiatives to reduce emissions being considered by the cattle and sheep industry.
Researchers are investigating the merits of selective breeding to alter the genetic makeup of certain breeds of cows and sheep.
The new breeds would produce less methane in a bid to reduce the impact of farming on the environment.