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Breeding Sheep for Reduced Methane Emissions

First published:
6 October 2025
Last updated:
6 October 2025

This module explains how genetic selection can be used to breed sheep with reduced methane emissions.  It explains why sheep produce methane, how it can be measured and how farmers can breed more efficient sheep to reduce their carbon footprint.

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