Seaweed for sheep: scientists probe best methane-busting dose

Victoria Nugent
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:17pm, first published April 1 2022 - 10:00am
UNE masters student Brianna Carney and technician Jill Dawson with sheep that will be involved in the asparagopsis research project.
UNE masters student Brianna Carney and technician Jill Dawson with sheep that will be involved in the asparagopsis research project.

Scientists may be able to figure out an ideal dosage of asparagopsis seaweed to reduce methane emissions on sheep farms, thanks to a new NSW-based study.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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