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Methane Emissions from livestock
A few facts about animal emissions.
Ruminant Livestock Efficiency Program - US EPA
Ruminant livestock such as cattle and sheep are the largest source of methane emissions resulting from human activity. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. RLEP is a joint EPA-USDA program helping livestock producers improve their operations' efficiency, preserve natural resources, and reduce methane emissions.
Study: Fish Oil Stifles Greenhouse Gas
CNN reports that Belgian scientists found that adding fish oil to animal fodder could cut livestock release of methane.