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The cow of the future? France introduces smaller, low-emission livestock

The cow of the future? France introduces smaller, low-emission livestock

Update: 2025-11-28
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How can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions? In the wake of the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, attention is turning to cattle. A single cow produces between 154 to 264 pounds of methane gas per year. So could genetics lessen their impact? FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam reports on what's being called the "cow of tomorrow".  

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The cow of the future? France introduces smaller, low-emission livestock

The cow of the future? France introduces smaller, low-emission livestock

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