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Methane-reducing feed additive receives UK approval

Farmers wanting to get the most from a newly available methane inhibitor should seek support on how to feed it as part of a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of dairy rations

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The methane reducing feed additive marks the first authorisation by the UK for a feed additive with a targeted environmental benefit.
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The methane reducing feed additive marks the first authorisation by the UK for a feed additive with a targeted environmental benefit.

A methane-reducing feed additive called Bovaer®, produced by the Swiss-Dutch company dsm-firmenich, has recently received approval for use in the UK, having received EU approval in April 2022...

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