The Cows Have Jetpacks, Joe

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Not quite, caller.

Despite appearances, these cows are not wearing jetpacks. They are having their flatulence measured by Teagasc, Ireland’s Agricultural and Food Development Authority. Teagasc hopes to find a way to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions without cutting milk production.

 

*sniggers*

Sensors Measure Cow Flatulence – For Science (Julie Sklar, New Scientist)

(Pic: Mark Thiessen/National Geographic)

Thanks Ri

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