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Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector

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Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Beef farmers can achieve significant improvements in the feed efficiency of their cattle at grass thanks to advances in sensor technology which capture real-time data on a cow's grazing habits. Combining...

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