Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep that burp less
Australian scientists have said they are hoping to breed sheep that burp less as part of efforts to tackle climate change.
The scientists have been trying to identify a genetic link that causes some sheep to belch less than others.
Burping is a far greater cause of emissions in sheep than flatulence, they say.
About 16% of Australia's greenhouse emissions come from agriculture, says the department of climate change.
Livestock account for a significant amount of Austalian emissions
clipped from news.bbc.co.uk
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