Cows, along with sheep, goats, deer, antelope, bison, buffalo, moose, elk, and reindeer, are all ruminants. These are mammals ...

At first glance, cow digestion seems unremarkable: a bit of grass, chewing cud–done. But behind this seemingly simple process lies a highly complex system full of surprises. What happens inside a cow ...

But just as a midnight pizza can come with a gaseous cost, a cow’s digestive system has a way of retaliating. Methane is a main byproduct of the enzymes that help break down the food. The gas can’t be ...

Cows are constantly chewing. But as they break down what they eat, they also belch out a lot of methane. "Methane is what's called a greenhouse gas," University of California, Davis Department of ...

An Auckland start-up has raised $17 million, at a $132m valuation, for its “pill” that reduces methane emissions from cows.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Expanding a cow’s diet to include a pinch of seaweed could go a ...