Bovaer: Dairy Feed Additive Controversy

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Bovaer

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Why has an additive called Bovaer sparked controversy online?

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Bovaer is a new feed additive that claims to significantly reduce methane gas emissions in dairy cows.

Arla Foods , a Danish-Swedish company, announced last week that 30 farms across the country would test the additive.

The additive, which is added in small quantities to cow feed, could reduce methane emissions by between 30-45% It has been approved for use by UK regulators, and several major supermarkets will stock milk produced by cows that have eaten it.

Some online users have raised concerns around the safety of certain compounds used in it.

But experts have told the BBC that the additive “does not pose any food safety issues” The manufacturer, DSM-Firmenich .

Users with a history of spreading conspiracy theories latched onto the trial within hours .

The National Farmers Union says 15 years of trials have proved there is no risk to consumers or animals.

Bovaer breaks down in a cow's digestive system and is not present in milk or meat.

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