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More cows can avoid controversial feed additive
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More cows can avoid controversial feed additive

So, here's the scoop: Danish farmers using Bovaer, a feed additive that reduces methane emissions from cows, now have more flexibility to exclude cows that show adverse symptoms. The minister for nature and animal welfare, Christian Rabjerg Madsen, emphasizes that animal welfare comes first, which is great news for the cows. While Bovaer is a key tool in cutting agricultural emissions, some farmers reported health issues and reduced milk production in their cows. Now, with expanded exceptions and ongoing research from Aarhus University, the balance between climate goals and animal well-being is being carefully managed.
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