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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on November 30, 2009, 20:03

Title: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Simon on November 30, 2009, 20:03

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.

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F46822000%2Fjpg%2F_46822280_sheep_afp226.jpg&hash=33c6b11685ae25358d5653eb92b2c16a5a35d2eb)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8385068.stm

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: chorleydave on November 30, 2009, 21:47

Should that not be Austria.  Sounds like something that would come out of the EU.  :laugh:

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Simon on November 30, 2009, 22:53

Indeed!  :)x

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Clive on November 30, 2009, 23:02

I feel strangely attracted to the second from the left.   :o:

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Simon on November 30, 2009, 23:03

 :lol2:

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Clive on November 30, 2009, 23:13

Lovely eyes.   ;)

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Simon on November 30, 2009, 23:27

Now I'm scared!   :)x

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: sam on December 01, 2009, 00:14

here's me thinking you'd go on rant about it not being natural... only the welsh should be allowed to mess with sheep.

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Rik on December 01, 2009, 10:19

No, that's the Welsh should only be allowed to mess with sheep, Sam. ;)

Title: Re: Australian aims to breed 'green' sheep
Post by: Clive on December 01, 2009, 11:39

Quote from: Simon on November 30, 2009, 23:27

Now I'm scared!   :)x

The sheep should be!   ;D