These should be mandatory Congressional equipment.
Argentina has more than 55 million cows, making it a leading producer of beef. In the study, the scientists were surprised to discover that a standard 550-kg cow produces between 800 to 1,000 liters of emissions, including methane, each day.
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In their study, the researchers attached balloon-like plastic packs to the backs of at least 10 cows. A tube running to the animals´ stomachs collected the gas inside the backpacks, which were then hung from the roof of the corral for analysis.
The Argentine researchers say that the slow digestive system of the cows causes them to produce these large amounts of methane. Now, the scientists are performing trials of new diets designed to improve the cows´ digestion and reduce global warming. By feeding cows clover and alfalfa instead of grain, “you can reduce methane emissions by 25 percent,” according to Silvia Valtorta of the National Council of Scientific and Technical Investigations.
Hit the link for the pic. We’d definitely be able to tell who’s “illegally emitting”.
I’m sure that if the citizenry installed a “Cap and Trade” plan for the political parties, the Dems would always be looking to buy credits.
Every dairy farmer has known this forever. Problem is, $10/gallon milk doesn’t sell well. Clover and alfalfa are VERY expensive to feed, compared to open forage (pasture) and grass hay.
If we feed cows expensive diet to cure their flatus, just who is going to subsidize the cost of dairy products?
Oops, I think I know THAT answer.
Well, we can make Ethanol for about what a gallon of milk costs now. We can always turn to booze.