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March 23, 2015

Dairy industry making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint
Philadelphia, PA (SPX) Mar 23, 2015
Agricultural greenhouse gases (GHG) make up 8.1% of total U.S. GHG emissions. The dairy cattle farming industry is being challenged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or increasing profitability. In a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers report that farms with lower carbon footprints and higher-producing cows are more profitable, a win-win situation for everyone, including the cows. Investigators Di Liang, PhD candidate, and Victor E. Cabrera, PhD, from th ... read more

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