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Kiwi researchers in major cow methane breakthrough

Genome work will become "milestone" in animal science
Photo Credit: Jenny
Photo Credit: Jenny
Genome work will become "milestone" in animal science

Breakthrough research into the cattle genetics could lead to the breeding of cattle that produces less methane.

In research released today, a team of international scientists, including New Zealanders, has annotated the cow genome. Their findings are published in the latest issue of Science magazine.

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