Hilda, a calf bred through IVF in Scotland, represents a breakthrough in reducing methane emissions from cattle, a major contributor to global greenhouse gases.
Combining technologies to predict a cow's methane production through DNA, along with earlier egg extraction and sex-sorted semen, allows for targeted breeding of low methane-emitting cattle.
Rob Simmons emphasized that genetic improvement in methane efficiency will be crucial in balancing the demand for nutritious food with the necessity to manage methane emissions.
Experts recognize that Hilda’s birth is a significant step towards creating a sustainable cattle industry that could mitigate its substantial climate impact.
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