One Answer to Cutting Potent Cow Emissions Is Awaiting EU Nod
- DSM’s ‘Clean Cow’ solution may be sold in Europe in 2022
- Additive that cuts methane emissions by 30% awaits EU approval
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One of the most promising solutions for cleaning up cow burps, a major contributor to global emissions, could be ready for sale in Europe within two years.
Dutch nutrition company Royal DSM NV has developed a feed additive that curbs methane produced by cattle, and expects to obtain approval from European Union authorities by the end of next year, paving the way for sales to start in 2022. The supplement, known as Bovaer and part of the company’s “Project Clean Cow,” has been shown to cut methane emissions by about 30%.